Automated System Integration Project Manager

Assurant•Mount Juliet, TN

3d•$88,000 - $147,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Senior Project Manager in executing key projects within the Global Engineering & Automation portfolio. The Project Manager develops project plans, manages tasks and timelines, addresses risks and issues, and ensures clear communication with stakeholders. As part of the Project Management team, this role helps strengthen project management best practices and supports a rapidly growing division. The position is essential to delivering internal and external initiatives and promoting a culture of improvement and innovation. This is an onsite role in our Mt Juliet TN facility, with travel up to 30%.

Requirements

3+ years of project management experience, preferably within engineering or automation environments
Experience managing full machine‑build projects from initial concept through installation and commissioning
Background in system integration involving robotics, automation, conveyance systems, machine vision, AI, and mobile robotics
Proven success leading high‑visibility R&D initiatives, strategic machine development, and OPEX/CAPEX projects
Experience overseeing project budgets ranging from $500K to $2.5M
Hands‑on experience managing field installations and on‑site equipment commissioning
Demonstrated ability to work directly with end‑users and contractors in a commercial or customer‑facing capacity
Strong communication skills, with regular experience presenting to and engaging with executive leadership
Experience driving continuous improvement and implementing business process changes
3+ years of experience using project management software; Asana proficiency preferred
Highly organized, self‑motivated, and detail‑oriented, with strong follow‑through and accountability

Nice To Haves

3+ years of training or experience in a technical, engineering, or science‑related discipline, or an equivalent mix of education and practical experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to create clear presentations, status updates, reports, and professional correspondence
Experience compiling detailed reports and project documentation, including drafting technical reports and proposals, identifying discrepancies, and evaluating the impact of risk‑mitigation options
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
Steady, calm approach to managing multiple fast‑moving projects in a dynamic environment
Strong influencing and relationship‑building skills to guide cross‑functional resources without direct authority
Ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities with minimal guidance from senior leadership
Comfortable interacting daily with customers, vendors, and executives; able to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and a business‑development mindset
Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to approach challenges logically and strategically

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of engineering, fabrication, assembly, and device‑automation projects, including production, R&D, strategic initiatives, and CAPEX/OPEX efforts
Lead end‑to‑end project delivery—planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout—ensuring timelines, budgets, and scope requirements are consistently met
Apply project management best practices to balance scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality while driving process improvements and business transformation
Track and report key project metrics, milestones, dependencies, compliance requirements, and overall status to stakeholders and leadership
Identify project risks, develop and implement mitigation plans, and escalate issues when necessary
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear, transparent, and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
Lead and motivate cross‑functional teams across Global Engineering & Automation and broader organizational groups to achieve project objectives and business value
Promote strong communication and collaboration across multiple sites and functional areas
Build an understanding of the technical issues and challenges associated with each project to support effective decision‑making
Operate with minimal supervision while acting as a project leader and strategic partner to senior leadership
Coordinate with Accounting and Fixed Asset teams to accurately classify and capture expenses for CAPEX projects