Robotics Project Manager - Lexington, KY

Position Summary

Badger Technologies is seeking a Robotics Project Manager to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will lead medium to large-scale robotics and product development initiatives from concept through deployment. You will serve as the driving force behind project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative robotic solutions.

What can you expect to do?

• Lead and manage robotics and product development projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project charters, business proposals, project plans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Define project goals, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, software, and leadership teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, quality, cost, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues when needed.
• Forecast project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource needs.
• Own overall project performance, including schedule adherence, cost management, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track project KPIs and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level communications to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead change management activities and evaluate potential impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams, business units, and organizational levels.
• Build, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve business and customer objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, operational performance, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, security, and quality standards.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience supporting medium to large-scale projects within a high-tech product development environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex project deliverables.
• Experience with robotics development, autonomous systems, automation, or engineering services is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs is strongly desired.
• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a startup-style environment where processes and procedures may still be evolving.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Strong risk management and change management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and product development.

Benefits Package with Jabil

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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