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Project Manager Lead

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview: The Project Manager Lead oversees complex automation projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical requirements, and organizational objectives. This role dr…

Skills: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Customer Expectation Management

Project Manager Lead

AIR Rochester Hills

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Flexible Work Arrangements, Health Insurance Contributions, Company Bonus, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Pension Plan
  • Posted 19d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversees complex automation projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and customer expectations. Drives cross-functional coordination, manages project risks, and maintains detailed documentation to achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of experience in project management or engineering, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in engineering or business. PMP certification and an MBA are considered strong assets for this leadership role.

Full job description

Overview:

The Project Manager Lead oversees complex automation projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical requirements, and organizational objectives. This role drives cross‑functional coordination, manages project risks and timelines, and maintains clear communication to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads the full-cycle program management process for automation projects, including kickoff, planning, execution, and close out.
  • Review machine specifications, design feasibility, and engineering concepts to ensure customer requirements, manufacturability, and cost‑effectiveness.
  • Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including project folder, timelines, revisions, and approval packages. 
  • Ensure the Open Issues list is reviewed and updated weekly to support timely resolution and communication.
  • Monitor long‑lead material status and oversee the timely approval of long‑lead purchase requests.
  • Identify launch team requirements and coordinate with internal departments for successful release of integration kit to build.
  • Prepare customer quotations for revisions and project changes; authorized to submit quotes up to $2,500.
  • Develop recommended spare-parts lists and support post-shipment follow-up activities. 
  • Responsible for controlling and maintaining appropriate records of customer property
  • Identified opportunities to improve project delivery processes and organizational effectiveness
  • Build strong relationships with internal external stakeholders to drive project success.
  • Influence project strategy and execution through collaboration with senior leadership
  • Any additional duties assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience:

Any combination of education and/or experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred but not required, MBA a plus 
  • 8 + years’ experience in project management, engineering, or similar
  • Experience in one or more non-automotive industries: Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Consumer Products, or Aerospace, is required
  • PMP Certification, is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Supports continuous improvement of project management standards and best practices
  • Provides guidance and informal mentoring to project management team

Key Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Customer-focused mindset with abilities to manage expectations.
  • Change and risk management
  • SWOT and feasibility analysis
  • Ability to create interconnected workflows and maintain communication loops

We welcome qualified candidates from outside the state and may provide relocation assistance for the right individual.

What we offer:

In AIR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, health insurance contributions, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. 

AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Related keywords

Automation ProjectsProgram ManagementPMP CertificationMachine SpecificationsDesign FeasibilityEngineering ConceptsRisk ManagementSWOT AnalysisFeasibility AnalysisProject LifecycleCustomer QuotationsIntegration KitsStakeholder ManagementManufacturingProject Documentation

About AIR Rochester Hills

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Industry
Industrial Automation
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
2,499

AIR Rochester Hills –brings over 40 years of expertise specializing in the design and manufacture of fully integrated Assembly Lines, Dedicated Automation Equipment, Robotic & Flexible Equipment, Tool Exchange, Traceability / Inspection, as well as MES/FIS/QIS for industries including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Automotive. As part of AIR, a newly formed global entity, AIR Rochester Hills benefits from a collective of experienced automation technology companies. AIR was established to meet the growing global demand for sophisticated manufacturing automation across diverse sectors, bringing together companies with complementary expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions for complex manufacturing challenges. This unified approach allows AIR to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the demanding needs of global manufacturing businesses, particularly within highly regulated sectors and those with high-volume or precision requirements. AIR Rochester Hills is a Fanuc Authorized System Integrator, Kawasaki Preferred Integrator, ANAB Accredited, Robotic Industries Association Member and is ISO Certified 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.

Offices: 1500 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, US

Integrated Automated SystemsAutomated Assembly LinesUltrasonic WeldingIntegrated Material HandlingTooling & FixturingBondingPunchingDeburringPlastic Pallet AssemblyEngineering Automation
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About AIR Rochester Hills

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Industrial Automation
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Rochester Hills, Michigan
LinkedIn followers
2,499

AIR Rochester Hills –brings over 40 years of expertise specializing in the design and manufacture of fully integrated Assembly Lines, Dedicated Automation Equipment, Robotic & Flexible Equipment, Tool Exchange, Traceability / Inspection, as well as MES/FIS/QIS for industries including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Automotive. As part of AIR, a newly formed global entity, AIR Rochester Hills benefits from a collective of experienced automation technology companies. AIR was established to meet the growing global demand for sophisticated manufacturing automation across diverse sectors, bringing together companies with complementary expertise to provide cutting-edge solutions for complex manufacturing challenges. This unified approach allows AIR to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to the demanding needs of global manufacturing businesses, particularly within highly regulated sectors and those with high-volume or precision requirements. AIR Rochester Hills is a Fanuc Authorized System Integrator, Kawasaki Preferred Integrator, ANAB Accredited, Robotic Industries Association Member and is ISO Certified 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.

Offices: 1500 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309, US

Integrated Automated SystemsAutomated Assembly LinesUltrasonic WeldingIntegrated Material HandlingTooling & FixturingBondingPunchingDeburringPlastic Pallet AssemblyEngineering Automation
View all jobs at AIR Rochester Hills

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