Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Axis Automation is looking for a career-oriented Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. Our team has decades of automation experience spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. Were a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Position Description: The Senior Project Manager is responsible for execution of automation projects from award kickoff through closure with significant responsibilities including customer support performance relative to schedule and cost objectives and scope tracking. Duties include but are not limited to:
Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion
Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer quality and cost goals
Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes
Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources
Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members from Engineering Supply Chain Project Management and Manufacturing to solicit input establishing project proposals
Lead coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
Preparation and communication of project status meetings and escalation of critical issues.
Professional management of customer relationship and requests
Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments
Assist in supporting other company-wide projects and departments as needed
Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution
Complete lessons learned evaluations to help improve on future projects
Travel to support project milestones meet customers and support occasional proposal activities

Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in engineering field or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects
4 years of experience in automation or engineering services industry
5 years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility
Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred
Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes
Proficiency utilizing common project management tools (Microsoft Teams Excel timeline tracking etc)
Financial and analytical aptitude
Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Attention to detail
Risk management and proactive mitigation planning
Willingness to travel up to 10% - 20% annually

Estimated Total Compensation: $124000 - $134000 per year
Benefits: Axis offers a comprehensive benefits package with no waiting period.