Project Manager- Operations
Company: Agility Robotics
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: June 13, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAgility Robotics is a pioneer. Our robot, Digit,
is the first to be sold into workplaces across the globe. Our team
is differentiated by its expertise in imagining, engineering, and
delivering robots with advanced mobility, dexterity, intelligence,
and efficiency -- robots specifically designed to work alongside
people, in spaces built for people. Every day, we break through
engineering challenges and invent new solutions and capabilities
that will one day make robots commonplace and approachable. This
work is our passion and our responsibility: our mission is to make
businesses more productive and people's lives more fulfilling.An
Extraordinary role as a Project Manager with one of the global
leaders in humanoid robotics and related technologies. We are
currently seeking a Project Manager to join our robotics division
based out of Oregon and Pennsylvania, this role will be responsible
for leading project management efforts, supporting business,
technical and research & development initiatives. Have you worked
in Project Management in relation to robotics and autonomous
equipment? Would you like to be a part of the continual improvement
and innovation of robotics designed to help people in many areas,
and free people to do more interesting and valuable work? Are you
inspired by research & development initiatives? Are you looking for
a role that recognizes your expertise as well as playing an
instrumental role in the success of a company?Responsibilities
Responsible for leading projects resulting in the successful
delivery of highly technical and business solutions for large,
complex products, customers, and initiatives. Responsible for the
planning, construct, methodology and governance of projects
assigned. Motivate, inspire, unite and coordinate cross functional
teams through complex programs (typically run in an agile/lean
manner) spanning multiple groups. The ideal candidate will have a
proven ability to organize, strategize, up, down, and across
functional lines to find innovative pathways to project achievement
without sacrificing quality or time. A champion of operational
excellence, both setting and accountable to KPIs, OKRs in all
tracks of work. Take projects from concept to close in a timely
manner with the continuous engagement and understanding of project
resources and needs. Ability to capture and execute on both
tactical and strategic visions will be key in a potential
candidates' success within Agility Robotics and in accomplishment
of overall responsibilities.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills required
across multiple areas and dynamics including both internal and
external.
- Project Management and assigned duties for projects and other
assignments as needed.
- Lead projects owning coordination with technical and business
leads through life cycles.
- Strong with Cloud based systems, CRM,
Atlassian/JIRA/Confluence, Excel and Google Workspace an advantage.
MS Project or Smartsheet as well.
- Establishment and continuation of team-meetings to increase
capabilities in relation to problem-solving, plan updates, decision
making, escalations such as resource gaps, mitigations to
non-adherence to plans.
- Assist in the introduction of best practice project management
methodologies. Develop processes and systems that support
onboarding of additional PM's.
- Maintain oversight of budget parameters and identify project
risk ahead of time.
- Own communication of assigned projects and efforts to teams &
senior management.
- Work well with diverse cross functional disciplines and groups
within the organization and ensure the collective progress on
assigned efforts and targets. .
- Retrospective reviews during project lifecycles to identify
future improvements.
- Continual mentoring, coaching and development of Sponsors,
stakeholders, team members, business analysts and others throughout
the project experience.
- Continuous improvement and utilization of project reporting
KPIs, OKRs and milestones.
- Instrumental in driving and implementing change management in
support of project initiatives and performance.
- Other duties both related and unrelated to business goals and
meeting objectives in alignment with strategy, customers, and our
business.
- Willingness to travel on company business as needed up to 20%
annually but may fluctuate over time. Generally less travel
initially and over the first year.
- Adept with developing established procedures from the ground
up, in a startupAbout you:This position requires strong
interpersonal skills essential to effectively interact with all
teams, areas and levels of business. Excellent meeting facilitation
skills are required. Strong analytical, organizaiton, decision
making, and presentation skills.
- 2-3 years of planning experience in a high tech industry.
- Applicable BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. Masters
preferred, however not essential.
- Demonstrated proficiency in metrics, working through data sets,
project forecasting, and scheduling.
- Understanding of project financial and operational
impacts.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant
engineering environments, terminology, practices, language, and
products, and possessing enough knowledge in robotics or similar
development from concept through to commercialization.
Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in tech industries, coupled
with proven and demonstrated Project Management methodologies and
skillsets.
- PMP Certification desired.
- Agile methodology, Scrum, Lean and Six Sigma preferred.
- Demonstrated ability and proven track in prioritizing and
managing concurrent projects and project tracks of work.
- Utilizes in daily practice process improvement skills
throughout all efforts and projects, with timely project
completions.
- Working understanding of how to identify and project manage
through complex regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Highly motivated self- starter with a passion for excellence,
and an emphasis on the need to work in sometimes fast paced
environments.Experience with other software packages including
Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
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Keywords: Agility Robotics, Corvallis , Project Manager- Operations, Executive , Corvallis, Oregon
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