Project Manager Autonomous Vehicles

Project Manager

Bastian Automation, a division of Toyota Automated Logistics, is seeking a Project Manager for their Automated Guided Vehicle division in Georgetown, KY.

Job Overview

The Project Manager provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various development and automation projects, including coordinating team members, material, and equipment. The Project Manager will ensure that all specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. By being the single point of contact to our customers a proactive, positive, problem solving approach is crucial. The Project Manager will also assist with implementation of the project to the customer.

Job Functions

• Submit weekly Project Reports to keep the customer continually updated, hold teleconferences, and schedule face-to-face meetings.
• Learn the customer's business to best represent its needs to the team.
• The PM must continually manage the project budget, approve all purchases, approve all invoices, and constantly try to improve the financial standing of the project (cutting costs, not quality).
• The PM will create the initial Gantt chart and maintain the schedule in conjunction with the appointed Scheduling Coordinator.
• Be an integral participant in the testing, debugging, and eventual turnover of the system to the customer.
• Provide key input about the customer's operations to ensure that the team creates the best design possible for the customer.
• Travel for customer site visits, implementations, and project support.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and program AGV software.
• Maintain a constant customer focus.
• Manage all financial aspects of the project.
• Perform risk assessments and complete other safety evaluation forms.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 50% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Automation)
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and passport

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• This role is not 100% remote and will require an employee to come into the Georgetown, KY facility.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology. A Bachelor's Degree with equivalent technical experience will be considered. MS, MBA or PMP certification is a plus.
• Previous project management experience (2-5 years).
• Strong computer skills with: Microsoft Office or Office 365 suites including usage of Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Willing to travel as needed to support project implementation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong organizational and time management.
• Passion in the field of Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle systems, Supply Chain Automation and Logistics.
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• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

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About Bastian Automation:

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.