Overview:
As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead complex automation and capital equipment programs while owning the customer relationship, commercial strategy, and successful execution of multiple high-value projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, build, validation, and production phases
- Own customer relationships and serve as the strategic point of contact.
- Manage schedules, budgets, resources, and program risks across multiple projects.
- Lead proposal development, pricing strategy, and change-order negotiations.
- Facilitate design reviews and executive-level customer communications.
- Monitor program performance including margin, timeline, and cost-to-completion metrics.
- Drive resource planning and operational alignment across program portfolios.
- Mentor Program Managers and support department development initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of program or project management experience in complex engineering environment.
- Experience managing customer relationships, proposals, and pricing strategy.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and business acumen.
Key Skills & Abilities:
- Strategic leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Proposal and pricing strategy
- Program execution and risk management
- Negotiation and communication
- Team mentoring and development
What we offer:
In AIR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.
About AIR:
Established in 2023, Automated Industrial Robotics Inc from Los Angeles, USA and funded by ARES Management private equity group, AIR is a trusted automation partner empowering our customers to innovate, produce and scale through technology-enabled manufacturing. Our five-hundred-person world-class team operates across 350,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing space in six facilities spanning America and Europe. With centralized engineering, technology and support, we deliver transformative automation solutions that increase quality, production and efficiency.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of program or project management experience in a complex engineering environment
- Experience managing customer relationships
- Experience with proposals and pricing strategy
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and business acumen
What We Do
Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) designs and integrates manufacturing automation systems, including assembly lines, dedicated and flexible robotic equipment, tooling, inspection and traceability, and manufacturing execution and quality systems. Its Rochester Hills operation serves life sciences, food and beverage, cosmetics and personal care, and automotive manufacturers. Combining established automation businesses, AIR delivers engineered solutions for complex production needs, emphasizing efficiency, quality, precision, and customer-focused service.
