Project Manager, Robotics Deployments at OMRON USA

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Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies, Inc. (ORT) is a global leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics systems and services.  We develop social needs driven solutions for the global automation market. Our robotics systems provide unmatched performance and economic value throughout the production lifecycle, enabling customers to achieve precision, quality and productivity in their assembly, handling and packaging processes in a safer and greener environment.

We develop new electronics, mechanics and software for an exceptionally broad spectrum of robots – including autonomous mobile robots, articulated robots, parallel link robots, and more. Our product development teams have a passion for innovation, and a record of accomplishment of developing successful products for the global market, and revolutionize interaction between human and machine!

ORT is subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 90 years of success.

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead and oversee robotics projects from initiation through delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that projects are executed on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including application engineering, services, sales, product management, supply chain, and system integrators. The Project Manager will play a critical role in aligning project objectives with business goals, managing risk, and ensuring seamless communication among all stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution:
   • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
   • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
   • Oversee day-to-day project execution, ensuring milestones are achieved and customer commitments are met.
2. Cross-Functional Coordination:
   • Act as the central point of contact for project stakeholders across regions and departments.
   • Facilitate alignment between engineering, product management, services, and sales teams to ensure successful deployment of robotic solutions.
   • Manage communications with system integrators and customers to clarify requirements, resolve conflicts, and provide project updates.
3. Budget & Resource Management:
   • Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
   • Coordinate internal and external resources to optimize efficiency and project outcomes.
   • Provide regular reporting on project status, risks, and budget to leadership.
4. Risk & Issue Management
   • Identify potential project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
   • Manage escalations and resolve project challenges proactively, engaging technical experts as needed.
   • Ensure project documentation complies with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
5. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Build strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related matters.
   • Support contract reviews, scope discussions, and project acceptance criteria definition.
   • Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring alignment between expectations and delivered outcomes.
6. Continuous Improvement
   • Apply project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile, or hybrid approaches).
   • Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes.
   • Contribute to defining KPIs for project execution efficiency, quality, and customer impact.
   • Define key performance metrics based on a comprehensive understanding of internal processes and external customer needs.
7. Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of process quality controls, support processes, and customer interactions to meet company Quality Management System requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or related technical/business field; advanced degree or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in robotics, automation, or industrial technology sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects involving cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong technical understanding of robotics systems (mechanical, electrical, software) is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering value and results.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000-130,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.