Description:
Key Responsibilities of the Role
Functional
- Performs all aspects of project management functions.
- Manages execution of assigned projects within margin targets and customer schedules.
- Manages and reports all resource demand and financial aspects of assigned projects.
- Applies complex and advanced project management and scheduling techniques.
- May participate in development of business team strategic plan.
- Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial plants, etc. (~ 20% of working time)
- Supports Quality Manager with respect to internal / external audits
Business
- Acts as Rockwell Automation representative for assigned projects.
- Must have some Life Science Project Management background (Pharma, Biotech, etc)
- Complete responsibility for successful outcome of projects. Manages single projects up to $10M and/or a multiple project portfolio of up to 10 projects.
- Manage subcontracts that include labor and/or fixed price Third Party deliverables.
- Responsible for meeting project schedule, margin, and customer satisfaction targets.
- Contributes to partnerships at the business management level of key customers.
- Deliver projects to the quality standards and constraints dictated by the business and the customer's industry
- Prepares & Negotiates Change Orders with customer.
- Ensures that all project administration is completed and project files are maintained according to RA standards.
- Able to assist in the preparation and presentation of quotes, sales proposals, and contracts to the customer in compliance with company policies and standards, obtaining the appropriated approvals
- Responsible for following all applicable corporate, company, governmental and regulatory policies and procedures as appropriate for this position.
- Prepares and leads internal project reviews
Leadership
- Leads efforts of project personnel on complex projects.
- Coaches and mentors less-experienced engineers assigned to projects.
- Acts as mentor for less-experienced project managers.
- Leads project teams typically employing up to 20 engineering professionals and coordinates activities with support teams and other capabilities.
- Leads internal project process improvement efforts.
Interpersonal
- Responsible for resource scheduling to meet project plan requirements.
- Serves as the primary interface with customer for assigned projects.
- Supports an environment conducive to successful team interaction.
- Must have excellent negotiation skills.
- Acts professional in communication with other departments
- Act as a coach in interpersonal conflict situations
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Must be available to travel 20% of the time
- Rockwell Automation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. No sponsorship is being offered with this role.