Randstad is partnering with a globally recognized pioneer in automation and robotics to find an experienced Project Manager to join their Applications Engineering team. In this role, you will take full ownership of assigned projects—with a heavy focus on cutting-edge Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) deployments—spanning from pre-sales technical scoping through to final commissioning and closeout.
As a Project Manager, you will serve as the central hub connecting sales, cross-functional engineering teams, and the customer. This role requires an agile approach, strong financial acumen, and a deep understanding of automated systems to keep high-value projects on schedule, within scope, and hitting margin targets.
Advantages
Full-Time, Permanent Stability: Permanent career path with a stable and growing global leader in the tech manufacturing space.
End-to-End Ownership: Run with projects from initial schematic design all the way through to physical panel layout and circuit troubleshooting.
Professional Growth: Collaborate daily with engineers and manufacturing teams, expanding your expertise in Automation and AMRs.
Responsibilities
Project Execution & Timeline Management
Scope & Delivery: Clarify, document, and manage overall project scope, work breakdown structures, and customer requirements from inception to completion.
Timeline Ownership: Develop and maintain rigorous project schedules (using MS Project or Gantt tracking tools) and coordinate daily site/operational activities.
Matrix Leadership: Establish a clear responsibility matrix across stakeholders and lead cross-functional delivery teams (typically 2–4 engineers/specialists) without direct supervisory authority.
Financial & Risk Control
P&L Accountability: Analyze project profitability, manage budgets, track cost-to-completion projections, and secure timely progress payment invoicing.
Scope Creep Mitigation: Work closely with sales and client stakeholders to identify, quote, and execute change requests, actively protecting planned profit margins.
Risk Management: Proactively identify project gaps, develop immediate countermeasures, and minimize company liability and exposure.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for client interactions, building long-term trust and a strong understanding of their business goals.
Communication: Lead periodic status meetings with internal and external stakeholders; deliver clear presentations and maintain thorough documentation (open issue logs, ERP/CRM records, lessons learned).
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or an equivalent blend of education and practical technical experience.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related technical or engineering project management experience.
Industry Knowledge: Hands-on familiarity or exposure to AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) and robotic automation is highly desired.
Technical & Specialized Skills
Blueprint Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and electronic prints/schematics.
Software Proficiency: Experience navigating ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), design software (e.g., AutoCAD), and standard scheduling tools.
Methodologies: Prior experience working with Agile or Scrum project management methodologies is a strong asset.
Core Competencies
Financial Acumen: Comfort managing revenue models, profit/loss statements, fractions, and percentages.
Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to resolve complex variables in non-standardized manufacturing environments.
Travel Readiness: Valid Driver's License, Passport, and the ability to travel both domestically and internationally as project demands require.
Certifications (Nice to Have)
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Agile or Scrum Master certification.
Summary
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please APPLY ONLINE or submit your resume directly to Mina Khalil at [email protected]
Thank you for applying for the role. We’ll review your application and connect shortly if you meet all the requirements.
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