Project Manager

Hitachi•Pike, NY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: 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. Location Type: This is an onsite position in Nashville, TN. Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex automation projects from quote handoff through project close. This role owns project planning, execution, customer communication, and delivery, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, timeline, and quality expectations while working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams. What We Offer: Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects A collaborative, engineering-driven environment Career growth and skill development opportunities A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study
4+ years of experience in Project Management
Moderately advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project
Ability to quickly become proficient in company systems, processes, and tools
Strong understanding of Project Management best practices, including MS Project, critical path analysis, and change management
Proven history of managing customer contracts and relationships, as well as indirectly managing teams
Ability to actively listen, probe to identify concerns, and build credibility, trust, and commitment
Strong skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and proactive decision‑making

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred, but not required
Experience in direct customer commercial management and cross‑functional team leadership preferred
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience within the automation industry, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, issues, resources, and project communications.
Own projects from initiation through closure, leading cross‑functional teams through JR Automation’s Project Execution Process (PEP) with full accountability for project performance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships through clear communication, credibility, and a deep understanding of customer needs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk management strategies.
Manage project financials, including budget development, cost tracking, and ensuring delivery within financial targets.
Monitor and report project performance using assigned systems, proactively identifying risks, issues, and corrective actions.
Lead proactive decision‑making by evaluating project complexity, timelines, and visible and unknown risks.
Ensure adherence to JR Automation’s project management methodologies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and safety policies.
Coordinate and oversee project documentation, technical performance, production milestones, and quality deliverables.
Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and internal teams.
Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices to enhance the Project Execution Process.
Travel up to 20% to customer sites, supplier locations, equipment installations, and other JR Automation facilities, including occasional international travel.