Head of Automation Project Management

Unfailing Dedication At Pieper Automation, safety is our moral obligation and number one priority. We are a premier provider of turnkey industrial automation and machine safety solutions for manufacturers across North America. We are seeking a Project Manager (PM) - Automation to sit at the critical intersection of engineering, project management, and client development. In this client-facing role, you will lead the end-to-end execution of machine safety projects for a diverse customer base, ranging from mid-size facilities to Fortune 100 companies. You will guide clients through the entire machine safety lifecycle: from unbiased Risk Assessments and technical scoping to the design, integration, and 3rd-party validation of critical safety mitigations.
At PPC Partners We believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence . Essential Duties And Responsibilities Project & Financial Management: Work with the business lines to coordinate, execute and deliver all projects on time, on budget and within scope in accordance with the stated business requirements
Drive sound Project Management methodology including requirements & business case analysis, development of project charters, project plans, resource plans and related project management artifacts
Manage billing and collections to ensure positive cash flow
Facilitate continuous process improvement to increase field productivity
Drive efficient resource management
Client & Program Leadership Act as the primary liaison between Pieper Automation and our clients. Coordinate cross-functional teams (Safety Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Field Staff) to deliver turnkey safety solutions on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
Scoping & Proposals Collaborate with Business Development to assess customer safety needs, conduct site visits, and lead technical scoping. Mitigation Design & Integration Manage the deployment of risk reduction strategies. Ensure active and passive safety systems (physical guarding, safety PLCs, light curtains, area scanners) and control systems are designed, built and validated to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
Qualifications And Requirements Experience: 5+ years of experience in technical program/project management within industrial automation, systems integration, or functional safety (ISO 13849).
Agile Proficiency: Proven experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to hardware, systems integration, or regulatory compliance projects.
Technical Acumen: Ability to scope complex mechanical and electrical safety projects, estimate costs, and translate regulatory requirements into actionable, sprint-sized engineering tasks.
Client Engagement: Exceptional customer-facing communication skills. Ability to build trust, present risk assessment findings, and explain iterative safety mitigation strategies to EHS Managers, Plant Managers, and engineering staff.
Mobility: Willingness to travel to various client manufacturing sites to oversee assessments, installations, and validation testing.
Experience, Skill And Abilities Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
Ability to apply innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize project performance
ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers
Physical Requirements Office environment requiring sitting and standing.
Occasional travel to various work sites including overnight travel, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.
Travel is expected to be between 25% and 50%
Pieper Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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