Job Summary:
Berkshire Grey is looking for a motivated and experienced MHE Deployment project manager to join our professional services team and implement automated and robotic solutions at customer locations. The Project Manager will oversee complex, large-scale projects that involve multiple stakeholders. This role includes planning, executing, and delivering projects, requiring strong leadership and communication skills. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Scheduling:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules/plans in PSA tool to ensure timely delivery of all project milestones.
- Create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
· Scope Management:
- Define and document project scope, ensuring all stakeholders have a clear understanding of project boundaries and deliverables.
- Obtain signoff by key BG & Customer Resources on the Baselined Project Scope at the end of the Design Phase of Projects.
- Manage and control scope changes through a formal change management process, ensuring all modifications are approved and documented.
- Ensure that any changes to the project scope are communicated to all stakeholders and reflected in project plans and schedules.
· Budget Management:
- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets to ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
- Process and track change orders, ensuring all modifications are documented and approved.
- Monitor for potential budget overruns and provide timely Overrun Alerts in the PSA tool and recommendations for corrective actions.
- Generate and update Project Cost Forecasts in the PSA tool monthly to review with Finance at the Monthly Project Performance Meeting.
· Project Kickoff:
- Gather and organize the project team responsible for delivering the project scope.
- Confirm the availability of resources and define roles and responsibilities.
- Ensure all team members understand the confirmed project scope and schedule.
- Initiate the design phase by outlining initial design requirements and expectations.
- Facilitate a project kickoff meeting to align all stakeholders and set the stage for project execution.
- Quality Management:
- Develop and implement quality plans to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications and there is alignment between BG, Vendors, and Customer resources.
- Monitor and track project quality metrics and initiate corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure the BG Team has detailed Test Scenarios documented and reviewed with the Customer.Track progress on the execution of these Test Scenarios.
- Volume Ramp Plans:
- Develop and manage volume ramp plans to ensure smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
- Coordinate with BG, Vendor, & Customer teams to ensure alignment and readiness for production ramp-up.
- Risk Management:
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks through the development and maintenance of risk registers.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize project impact.
- Review risk register as a team periodically throughout the project life cycle.
- Issue Management:
- Maintain issue trackers to document and resolve project-related issues promptly.
- Ensure effective communication and resolution of issues with internal and external stakeholders.
· Vendor Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and select vendors (general construction, system rigging, installation, conveyor providers, etc.) to ensure the best quality and cost-effectiveness for project needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project requirements.
- Monitor vendor performance, ensuring timely delivery, installation, and quality of materials and services.
- Resolve any issues with vendors and negotiate changes or improvements as necessary.
- Status Reporting and Communication:
- Generate a Communications Plan at the start of the project to align a schedule of meetings to include time, frequency, attendees, and agenda items to discuss.
- Establish a Project Steering Committee and agree upon a schedule of meetings.
- Conduct weekly project status calls with internal and external stakeholders to review project progress and address any concerns.
- Prepare and share detailed weekly status reports that include project updates, risk assessments, and action items.
- Prepare and share results of Project at Monthly Project Reporting Meeting with Executives.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
- Ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project management efficiency.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in robotics and supply chain management.
· Project Closeout Management:
- Ensure all project deliverables have been completed and signed off by the customer.
- Update and organize all project documentation, ensuring it is in the correct project folders.
- Conduct a lesson learned meeting with all relevant stakeholders to review project successes and areas for improvement.
- Notify all parties of the official closing of the project and the release of resources.
- Facilitate the transition of the project to the support team, ensuring they have all necessary information and documentation.
- Manage Multiple Projects:
- Manage multiple projects that are running concurrently, ensuring that Scope, Schedule, and Budget are controlled on all projects.
- Support Sales Cycle Project Estimates as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within the robotics or supply chain industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Asana).
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI reporting tool.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and methodologies.
- Experience with risk management and issue resolution processes.
TravelWill travel be required? If yes, what % of time: Yes; Travel will be required to interface with the customer and check the status of installations. Expected travel will be approx. 35%.This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship5110-2501JT
