Automation Project Manager - Life Sciences

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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Project Manager in Nashville, TN, as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. You will have project ownership from quote hand off to project close, providing customer support & communication, and ultimately responsible for the related activities performed by multi-disciplined cross-functional teams.  We take a disciplined approach to project management, clearly defining objectives, timing, and critical elements to ensure success. 

Location Type: This is an on-site position in Nashville, TN.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for the overall leadership of the project, including managing scope, change, schedule, cost, quality, open issues, risks, resources, and overall project communications.
• Builds relationships with key customer contacts and acts as the primary point of communication to the customer for assigned projects. Understands the customer's business and speaks their language. Develops credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment.
• Leads a cross-functional project team through JR’s Project Execution Process (PEP) with overall responsibility and authority for project performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Acceptance and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, continuously improving the JR Project Execution Process (PEP).
• In-depth understanding of the financial details and budget of each assigned project.
• Proactive decision analysis capabilities; takes into consideration size, complexity, visible and unknown risks, timelines, etc.
• Uses assigned systems to communicate the current and future state of project performance.
• Coordinates and monitors project documentation, timelines, technical performance, budget, production, quality deliverables, and corrective action initiatives.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to the established quality management system (ISO 9001:2015).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed safely.
• Works with existing customers on low to medium-risk projects
• Strong steward of Hitachi values
• Works cross-functionally within the divisions

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1-7 years of Project Management and/or Automation Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and PMP preferred.
• Experience in direct customer commercial management and cross-functional team leadership preferred.
• Strong technical background.
• Moderately advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project.
• Ability to become proficient in company systems, processes, and tools.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.