Robotics Deployment Project Manager

5+ years of project management experience in technically complex manufacturing environments
3+ years of prior automation/robotics experience
Experience working with industrial robots and/or cobots including Fanuc, Kuka, Yaskawa, ABB, or Universal Robots
Experience working with or for an industrial robotics System Integrator
Strong communication skills (both written and spoken) and ability to influence
Ability to skillfully manage a diverse set of team members and stakeholders
Hunger to learn, grow, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment
Action-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel up to 35-40% of time in this position
You’re located in – or open to relocate to – either the greater Chicago, IL area and work a hybrid schedule (3+ days/week outside) in our Woodridge, IL office

Strategically plan and manage robotics-centric automation solutions for a variety of different clients and applications, overseeing all aspects of deployment
Support defining project scopes, gathering project requirements, and validating proposals in cooperation with Formic Applications/Solutions Engineers and third party robotics system integrators
Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met
Facilitate the resolution of issues that surface in the deployment process
Play an active role in building, standardizing, and refining our internal processes and operations.

Automation experience including end-of-line automation, robotic palletizing, de-palletizing, and/or case-packing is preferred, though not required