Project Manager - Automation

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage RPA (Robotic Process Automation) projects from initiation through closure, driving successful project execution.
• Conduct workshops, process mapping sessions, and application walkthroughs to scope, evaluate, and prioritize automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with business process owners and subject matter experts to understand requirements and develop business cases.
• Oversee the RPA Pre-Intake Process, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified automation candidates.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Ensure adherence to change management methodologies, and coach business teams on effective adoption and sustainability of change.
• Monitor project progress, evaluate automation system performance, and implement improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with RPA deployment teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of automation solutions.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with stakeholders and ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Manage and resolve project issues, conflicts, and risks proactively, ensuring continuity and alignment to business goals.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably involving automation or digital transformation.
• Experience with RPA deployment and managing cross-functional teams is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complexity, deliver results, and drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management Proficiency

  Skilled in scope, schedule, risk, and resource management.

• Change Management

  Applies structured methodology to facilitate adoption and minimize resistance.

• Automation Knowledge

  Understands RPA tools, use cases, and delivery models.

• Communication

  Clearly conveys technical and non-technical information across varying audiences.

• Business Insight

  Applies business and financial acumen to align automation with strategic outcomes.

• Customer Focus

  Builds strong internal relationships and delivers user-centric solutions.

• Problem Solving

  Manages complexity and makes sound decisions based on analysis and judgment.

• Team Leadership

  Guides and develops team members through project lifecycles.

• Values Differences

  Appreciates and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures.

• Supply Chain Knowledge

  Understands end-to-end supply chain operations and process optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation initiatives with broader business strategies.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching on change principles and automation best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement culture by identifying and promoting automation as a strategic enabler.
• Drive measurable outcomes aligned with performance goals and project KPIs.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field required.
• Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and/or RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere) preferred.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.