Junior Project Manager

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs.  For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

• We are Ambitious
• We are Determined
• We are Visionary
• We Value Each Other
• We are Dependable

 

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help you and your dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

 

Key Accountabilities:

The Jr. Project Manager (PM) focuses on assisting in the delivery of strategic initiatives within the Business Operations North America, their statement of work within time and under budget. The PM’s daily activities range from Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Controlling, to Closing phase of all projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all organization levels. Lead cross-functional, cross culture teams, provide direction, support, and motivation to achieve project goals.

 

 

Area of projects include:

• Digitalization of Business Processes by utilizing Robot Process Automation and AI technologies
• Develop and execute future Customer Interaction Center concept, in both commercial and technical services
• Global business operations tool roll out, change management
• Total Quality Management system for customer service

 

 Educational Background, Professional Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of one year direct project management as a PM or Project Leader experience is required. 
• Post-secondary degree is required. Major in business management, engineering, or Information Technology is preferred.
• Project Management Professional license or equivalent, such as PRINCE2, is preferred. 
• Proficient in Spanish and/or German is preferred.

 

The salary range for this position is between $79,000 - $98,000.