Automation Project Manager

This job is responsible to support the Program Manager by effectively managing a selection of strategically important projects in the Global Engineering & Automation portfolio by developing project plans, managing tasks and deliverables within agreed timeframes, appropriately dealing with risks and issues, and effectively managing the expectations of key stakeholders through ongoing communication. The Staff Project Manager will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects for engineering, fabrication, assembly, and testing of device processing automation equipment. The Staff Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of assigned projects in the portfolio – on time, on budget, and within scope – while driving process change and business transformation. 

This is an onsite role in our Mt. Juliet TN facility, with up to 25% travel.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Manage a portfolio of projects, including production, R&D, strategic initiatives, and CAPEX/OPEX projects
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope
• Manage projects using best practices and be accountable for milestone completion by understanding and balancing the competing demands for project scope, time (including estimating), cost, risk, and quality
• Track and report key project information, milestones, dependencies, compliance, and reporting topics
• Conduct risk management, including identifying risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and escalating issues as required
• Provide effective stakeholder management and consistent, transparent communications throughout the project lifecycle
• Regularly scheduled meetings with project teams are required
• Provide project status reports and communicate project updates to stakeholders
• Serve as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, including internal and external customers and end-users
• Lead, inform, motivate, and challenge cross-functional teams across Global Engineering & Automation and the larger Assurant organization to achieve project objectives and business benefits
• Functional groups include but are not limited to engineering, operations, accounting, sales, account management, field service, manufacturing, and senior management
• Foster an environment which encourages clear communication across multiple sites and functional areas
• Become familiar with the technical issues being addressed by the team
• Participate as a team leader and demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision from senior leadership
• Coordinate with Accounting and Fixed Asset teams to accurately capture and classify expenses for CAPEX projects

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• 3+ years of Project Management experience, specific to the following areas:
• Projects involving manufacturing and fabrication of engineered automation equipment
• High-profile R&D, strategic machine development, OPEX and CAPEX projects
• Projects with budgets between $500K to $2.5M
• Projects involving field installations and commissioning of equipment on-site
• Working directly with end-users and contractors in a commercial capacity
• Presenting and interacting with executive management on a regular basis
• Continuous improvement and change management of business processes
• 3+ years’ experience with MS Office software, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 3+ years’ experience/familiarity with project management software, with preference to Asana

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• 3+ years of related training and experience in a technical, engineering, or science-oriented field; or an equivalent combination of both education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• PMP preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills are required in this position as the Project Manager will be creating presentations, project status updates, emails, and other various correspondence
• A significant amount of report compilation and project documentation are required of this position, with ability to draft technical reports and proposals, analyze discrepancies across documentation, and interpret the effect of possible risk-mitigating action
• Excellent interpersonal skills with individuals from all levels of the Assurant organization
• Strong influencing skills to manage resources indirectly to meet project deadlines
• Able to handle a variety of situations or functions with minimal direction from senior management
• Must possess the ability to interface with customers, vendors, and executives on a daily basis, have a strong business development attitude, and the ability to handle sensitive situations in a mature and confidential manner
• Able to approach issues logically and strategically

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

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