Senior Project Manager

FANUC America Corporation•Rochester Hills, MI

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Systems Group (ASG) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage projects for customers, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within (or under) budget, while putting a primary focus on customer satisfaction. You will be executing multiple, varying degree projects with minimal intervention or assistance of group management. Additionally, you will provide expertise in specific process/program support while mentoring other Project Managers. This is an opportunity to join us at one of our Michigan-based onsite facilities. You should be a customer-focused leader with the ability to effectively motivate, encourage, lead, manage, and mentor cross-functional teams, with proven experience establishing and achieving project objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience
8+ years project / program management experience
8+ years automation or application experience
Experience with Microsoft Project Schedule
Proven ability to successfully lead/manage multiple large projects simultaneously
Demonstrated effective collaboration and negotiation experience with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. project teams, buyers, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
10+ years of project or program management experience
10+ years of experience in automation or application
Experience with Oracle ERP System
Experience in machine tool or related industry experience
Experience with AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Manage customer interaction and expectations through the length of the project / contract scope
Lead / manage cross-functional project teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Planning to ensure on-time and accurate orders that meet customer requirements
Exhibit financial mastery of the project including budget management, revenue management, invoice management/forecasting, change order management, procurement management, and payment assurance
Manage project financials with a proactive approach to predict financial issues before they arise
Maintain the Project Cost Forecasting (PCF) for appropriate scheduling and tracking of project units and scope
Schedule Revenue and manage P/L
Schedule Mechanical/Controls Engineering and Installation resources as required
Support proposal activities for new prospects in Applications Group as well as lead change order proposals to support scope changes on current projects and be able to quote, sell and negotiate changes
Focus on continuous improvement initiatives by recognizing and correcting internal and external processes when necessary (including improvements related to project management and Oracle ERP system improvements to allow for simpler user interactions)
Oracle Improvement (recognize and correct Oracle interfaces to allow simpler user interactions)
Occasional extended travel to customer sites in support of project or sales initiatives
Travel to multiple FANUC build site locations to support project requirements and work at those locations as needed based on phase of project
Function as a mentor/guide for other Project Managers and Associate Project Managers (to assist in PM growth potential)
Occasional need for extended hours to meet deadlines in response to customer and project requirements