The Project Manager is the primary interface between the ARxIUM implementation team and the customer.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  serving as the primary customer contact for all implementation activities, designing and coordinating all activities associated with implementing and integrating automated high volume systems, developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating and scheduling all resources required for the project implementation, and identifying issues impacting the project schedule and resolving them.  The Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple simultaneous implementations.
 
Essential Functions:

• Responsible for overall project design, planning, budget establishment and accountability
• Manage project communication with ARxIUM personnel and customer personnel
• Responsible for resource requirement definition, assignation and scheduling that will include customer personnel, ARxIUM personnel, and outside contractors
• Act as the liaison for project transition from Sales to Implementation
• Act as the liaison for project transition from Implementation to Field Service
• Responsible for review and revision of detailed project requirements (system layouts, technical design, pricing models) prior to contract finalization
• Responsible for detailed project planning and coordination to include; mechanical design and installation, electrical design and installation, software development coordination, software installation, overall site planning and coordination with customer personnel, and contractor evaluation, selection and coordination
• Create project bill of materials and coordinate procurement activities with the purchasing department
• Responsible for system design/drawing package coordination with Machine Designer
• Responsible for budget reporting, management-focused project updates, project plan updates, and project post-mortem analysis
• Responsible for developing detailed system design documents including all electrical and mechanical CAD drawings
• Responsible for working with customers, sales, marketing, and product managers to ensure customer requirements are recognized and detailed for development purposes by the use of functional requirements documentation
• Responsible for maintaining close communication between Marketing, Software and Hardware Directors, and Developers on detailed system and application enhancement requests
• Responsible for training newer members of Implementation team
• Provide assistance in other duties as assigned for supporting Development, Test, Service, and Marketing/Sales process and needs; this may include travel to customer sites on short notice
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good relationship building skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good mathematical skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactfully
• Ability to work with cross functional teams
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Demonstrated negotiating skills
• Demonstrated strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Knowledge of MS applications:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
• Good AutoCad skills   

Education and Experience:
Requires broad training in fields such as industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
 
Three (3) to seven (7) years of project management experience implementing/integrating complex projects involving material handling systems and integrated software systems. Pharmacy automation experience a plus.
 
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
• Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• 50% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
• Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.
• Travel 30%

ARxIUM offers a competitive salary and benefits package including a company match 401K and opportunity for personal and professional growth. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in the ARxIUM Employee Profit Sharing Bonus Plan, intended to give employees the opportunity to increase their earnings by contributing to the profitability of ARxIUM.

Please note that candidates need to be eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future without ARxIUM sponsorship for an employment-based visa.

ARxIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status or other characteristics protected by law.

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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.