Project Manager - Holland, MI

The project manager will utilize project management disciplines, tools and software to manage multiple projects in our growing automation company. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field of industrial automation and strong skills in work-plan development, progress tracking and a hands-on approach through project completion. The project manager will prepare and present weekly updates to leadership, ensuring that projects remain on target.

• Establish project management disciplines, tools and software.
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Have a hands-on approach to complete the projects and ability to engage with the customer with final run-off/installation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
• Engage in a hands-on approach throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate leadership and elevate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.

• Three or more years of project management experience in the automation industry
• Hands‑on engagement with engineering and manufacturing throughout the project
• Strong attention to details, deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Documentation management and the ability to use project management tools and software.

• Ethical conduct.
• Critical thinking, judgement, and decision‑making skills.
• Must enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and solving customer challenges.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Enjoy a combination of office work and hands‑on work alongside the Machine Builders.
• Must be able to effectively present information to management.
• Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers.

Our ten cultural values, or the "10 Ps", are the backbone of our company. These are the words that are running through our heads during every customer meeting, design review