Project Manager

As Project Manager you will be responsible for leading large-scale industrial automation and material handling projects from concept through commissioning. You’ll serve as the trusted partner to our customers and the driving force behind cross-functional teams—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, mentor future project leaders, and contribute directly to the continued growth of Adaptec’s Project Management Organization.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply a strong understanding of financial outcomes and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Coordination of all activities associated with the assigned project/s from the receipt of a customer order to the completion of the project.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop the approach to technical and commercial changes that have impact on the scope of supply and pricing changes.
• Provide Project Change Orders (PCOs) to customers for changes to project scope or schedule, either directly to the customer or via the sales team as mutually agreed with the sales team.
• Work to maintain positive cash flow on all projects and work with a support specialist to follow up on past-due invoices.
• Manage project budgets, track project costs, and communicate status consistently to management according to Adaptec standard processes.
• Development and execution of equipment, process commissioning and integration test plans.
• Computer proficiency using MS office suit, ERPs, resource scheduling tools.
• Data driven decisions using Adaptec provided reports or your own reporting system to maintain schedule, budget, and scope.
• Develop detailed project schedules inclusive of all in-scope engineering, build, installation, and integration schedule activities as well as explicit and implicate out-of-
• scope milestones by others (i.e. owners and general contractors) impacting project execution.
• Must be willing and able to travel to customer sites for Project Kick-off, and Project Acceptance Testing visits, up to 20%

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; or a combination of education, experience, and professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, IoT, Agile/Scrum).
• 7+ years of experience managing large-scale projects in industrial automation, material handling, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, risk management, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong knowledge of automation systems, suppliers, and integration requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, ERP systems, and resource scheduling tools.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• Proven ability to coordinate on-site activities with contractors and customers in complex environments. Experience working as a Project Manager for large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with a focus on financial outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a forward-thinking and proactive approach.
• Capable of developing and delivering oral presentations and written materials for various audiences inside and outside of Adaptec.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and industry-related technical instructions and specifications in mathematical or diagram form to understand and define product requirements.
• Forward-leaning mentality: always thinking of ways to solve the problem.

MEASUREMENTS OF SUCCESS:

• Successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Achievement of project scope and quality objectives.
• Contribution to monthly revenue targets and positive cash flow.
• Demonstrated customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Advancement of PMO best practices and mentorship of future project leaders.

Why Adaptec Solutions?

• High-impact role with visibility across executive leadership and customers.
• Opportunity to lead industry-defining automation solutions that shape the future of manufacturing and distribution.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with room to influence PMO practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, plus the ability to work on projects that truly make a difference.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the wage range for this role is $115,000-$140,000. The rate range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Adaptec Solutions considers factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Adaptec Solutions also offers a variety of benefits including generous paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays including your birthday, generous health plans, dental and vision insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, generous 401(k) match and immediate vesting, short-term/long term disability coverage and basic life/AD&D insurance and education assistance.

Adaptec Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.