Service Project Manager, Remote

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at  .

Location:

Remote - Ohio
Employment Status:
Salary Full-Time
Function:
Customer Experience
Pay Range: ($77,065.30 - $110,000
)
Target Bonus:
10.0%
Req :
29916

The Service Project Manager leads the successful execution of automation service, retrofit, repair, and system upgrade projects from installation through final customer acceptance. Serving as the primary customer contact, this role coordinates field teams, engineering, controls, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on project leader with experience in industrial automation, strong customer‑facing skills, and the ability to drive results in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

• Lead field execution activities for automation system installations, startup, commissioning, and production ramp‑up.
• Coordinate field service technicians, controls engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Manage project schedules and field milestones to support customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Facilitate daily, weekly, or monthly project status meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Ensure customer punch‑list items are documented, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Support final customer acceptance activities and project closeout documentation.

• Serve as the primary customer contact for all field‑related project activities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project execution.
• Communicate project status, risks, schedule impacts, and resolution plans effectively.
• Manage customer expectations while maintaining alignment with contractual requirements.
• Escalate significant project concerns and coordinate resolution among internal teams.

• Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, and Service leadership on staffing and resource planning.
• Support travel planning, site logistics, and contractor coordination.
• Monitor project budgets, labor expenditures, and schedule performance.
• Identify scope changes and support change order development and customer approval processes.
• Minimize cost overruns through proactive planning and risk management.
• Support project forecasting and reporting requirements.

• Promote a culture of safety consistent with Lincoln Electric's safety standards and customer site requirements.
• Ensure all field personnel comply with company, customer, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct site safety reviews and support incident investigations when required.
• Drive quality execution through adherence to project…