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Project Manager Industrial Automation
Spartanburg County, South Carolina | On-Site | Up to 30% Travel
Are you an experienced Project Manager who understands how complex automation projects come together -from design and procurement through installation and customer acceptance? Expert Connections is recruiting for an established industrial automation company in the Spartanburg County, South Carolina area. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple turnkey automation projects while coordinating engineering, purchasing, suppliers, installation teams, and customers from concept through completion.
If you enjoy leading technically challenging automation projects in a collaborative, supportive environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Join a team that values teamwork, work-life balance, and long-term relationships just as much as successful project execution. You'll have the autonomy to own your projects while benefiting from experienced leadership, strong cross-functional support, and a culture built on transparency and collaboration.
What Youll Do
Manage multiple turnkey automation projects at various stages of execution
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets
Ensure projects are executed according to the agreed scope and contractual requirements
Coordinate mechanical engineering, controls, robotics, purchasing, suppliers, assembly, installation, and commissioning activities
Assign priorities and monitor the progress of cross-functional project teams
Identify project risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans
Monitor project expenses, labor requirements, materials, and overall financial performance
Manage engineering changes and customer-requested scope changes
Ensure changes are properly documented, approved, and communicated
Provide regular project updates to internal leadership and customers
Manage customer expectations and resolve issues that could affect timing, quality, cost, or scope
Support design reviews, project reviews, validation, and acceptance activities
Coordinate effectively with both domestic and international teams
Ensure projects comply with applicable quality, safety, regulatory, and contractual standards
What Sets This Role Apart
Structured onboarding and mentorship. Work side-by-side with the Business Unit Manager during your first several weeks before gradually taking ownership of your projects.
Collaborative team environment. You'll work alongside another experienced Project Manager, a dedicated Project Coordinator, engineering leads, and technical specialists who share responsibility for project success.
Healthy work-life balance. Leadership recognizes that sustained performance requires balance, creating an environment where employees are trusted to manage their work without a constant \"always on\" expectation.
Supportive culture. The team values transparency, open communication, and problem-solving over finger-pointingembracing a \"no blame, no shame\" mindset.
Meaningful automation projects. Lead multiple turnkey projects involving robotics, welding, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies from concept through customer acceptance.
Growth and stability. Join an organization with a healthy project pipeline, continued investment in U.S. operations, and long-term expansion plans.
Autonomy with support. You'll have the independence to manage your projects while still having experienced leaders and peers available whenever needed.
Location and Travel
This is an on-site position in the Spartanburg, County South Carolina area. Candidates should live within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate.
Approximately 20%30% travel is expected and may include customer and company locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
Qualifications
Experience managing turnkey industrial automation or capital-equipment projects
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept and design through installation and acceptance
Experience coordinating both mechanical and controls engineering activities
Understanding of automated equipment, machine layouts, safety zones, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems
Ability to review technical concepts and provide guidance on complex project issues
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and customer expectations
Strong change-management and documentation skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical and commercial teams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with Microsoft Project
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20%30%
Valid passport or the ability to obtain one promptly
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within automotive automation or a comparable automated manufacturing environment
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
Project Management Professional certification or similar training
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Long term client, direct line to HM's, small / supportive team environment, excellent work/life balance
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Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29302, US
Who can apply
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