Project Manager

Description

Summary: Bright Machines seeks a Project Manager to lead projects from definition to deployment, defining requirements, managing schedules and budgets, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing. Highlights: 1. Manage end-to-end project lifecycle in innovative manufacturing 2. Interface with cross-functional teams and global customers 3. Redefine manufacturing capabilities with intelligent automation **RETHINK MANUFACTURING** The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next. Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you. **ABOUT THE ROLE** We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Delivery team in USA. As a Project Manager, you will handle projects from definition to deployment. You will work with customers to define requirements and work with the engineering teams to develop project plans, estimate costs and assess the level of required effort. You will track project status, schedule, and budgets. You will meet key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement across the projects you manage. If you want to redefine the capabilities of the manufacturing process and be part of the team creating and delivering top\-quality products ### **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING** * Manage end\-to\-end project lifecycle, including strategy, planning, definition, development, and implementation * Manage and tracking all activities related to the project, making sure to accomplish the commitment * Manage progress of the project in the production floor and reporting key information to top management * Risk management and mitigation plan development * Manage the communication with leading global customers and serve as their main point of contact * Interface with cross\-functional teams to ensure that the scope, schedule, and resources are aligned across all teams * Matrix\-manage the technical project team, such as software engineers, mechanical engineers and system engineers * Provide ongoing support and guidance to the customer * Maintain good relationships with strategic equipment manufacturing partners and suppliers * Report on project status, accounting for project cost, time, and budget * Travel up to 20%\-30% of the time ### **WHAT WE WANT TO SEE** * 5\+ years of experience project management or system engineering roles * 5\+ years in automation projects * Experience in Multi\-disciplinary machines * Experience in automative equipment qualification (FAT, Deployment, SAT ) * SOW development with internal team and with the customer * Working in a matrix environment: collaborating with various R\&D functions * Strong technical and leadership skills * Broad system view, and customer\-centric approach * The collaborative, charismatic, promoter, process\-oriented and flexible * Fluent English, both verbal and written * Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering degree, Mechatronic, Mechanical and Software degree. ### **IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD** * PM certification * Knowledge in mechanical design **BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY** Bright Machines is a next\-generation, AI\-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure assembly operations. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI\-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With its new AI factory, Bright Machines addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI and the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing by building data center infrastructure at scale with higher quality and shorter time\-to\-market. Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI\-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.