Smart Factory Project Manager

TRUMPF North America

Smart Factory Automation Project Manager ensuring the successful delivery of sheet metal processing project installations. Collaborating with multi-department teams within TRUMPF to achieve project objectives.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeChicago • Connecticut, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,450 - $128,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor installation projects of large non-standard automation systems
Guide customers through the entire installation process from the first pre-install site visit to system acceptance and sign-off
Create a detailed project timeline that clearly defines all necessary activities, all respective responsibilities (TRUMPF, suppliers, and the customers) and all milestones / due dates of the installation
Coordinate with individual departments proper staffing of required resources
Responsible for the process from customer purchase order to customer sign-off
Establish regular coordination meetings with stakeholders to provide technical expertise and promptly address conflicts
Follow company standards and customer requirements
Travel to pre-installation sites to ensure compliance with all installation requirements, such as the availability of supplies, the suitability of the customer’s facility (i.e., floor inspection) to prepare for equipment delivery, and subsequent installation
Support the system installation on-site in the liaison role between the customer and the organization
Facilitate customer change requests and ensure communication to all stakeholders of the impacts on scope and schedule
Coordinate travel and prepare and submit travel expenses reports
Provide regular clear feedback to Engineering and Production Departments
Identify improvement opportunities during project execution, consolidate, and report those to the appropriate people and departments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three to five years' experience as a TRUMPF Service Engineer, Development Engineer, Applications Engineer or related technical experience
Project management experience in related fields, such as in a construction environment or automated production system environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural corporation
Education Associate's degree or 4+ years of experience in a technical field, such as Industrial, Process, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Project Management training and experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account TRUMPF North America Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 501 - 1000 employees TRUMPF Inc. is the North American subsidiary of TRUMPF SE + Co. KG. based near Stuttgart, Germany. The TRUMPF Group is a world leader in sheet metal fabrication machinery and industrial lasers. TRUMPF's North American headquarters is located in Farmington, CT. Smart Factory Project Manager 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢 Chicago – Onsite 💵 $75.5k - $128.8k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷‍♀️ Project Manager Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor installation projects of large non-standard automation systems
Guide customers through the entire installation process from the first pre-install site visit to system acceptance and sign-off
Create a detailed project timeline that clearly defines all necessary activities, all respective responsibilities (TRUMPF, suppliers, and the customers) and all milestones / due dates of the installation
Coordinate with individual departments proper staffing of required resources
Responsible for the process from customer purchase order to customer sign-off
Establish regular coordination meetings with stakeholders to provide technical expertise and promptly address conflicts
Follow company standards and customer requirements
Travel to pre-installation sites to ensure compliance with all installation requirements, such as the availability of supplies, the suitability of the customer’s facility (i.e., floor inspection) to prepare for equipment delivery, and subsequent installation
Support the system installation on-site in the liaison role between the customer and the organization
Facilitate customer change requests and ensure communication to all stakeholders of the impacts on scope and schedule
Coordinate travel and prepare and submit travel expenses reports
Provide regular clear feedback to Engineering and Production Departments
Identify improvement opportunities during project execution, consolidate, and report those to the appropriate people and departments. 🎯 Requirements
Three to five years' experience as a TRUMPF Service Engineer, Development Engineer, Applications Engineer or related technical experience
Project management experience in related fields, such as in a construction environment or automated production system environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural corporation
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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementinstallation projectsautomation systemstechnical expertiseprocess improvementengineeringcustomer liaisonchange managementresource coordinationtimeline creation

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder managementconflict resolutionteam coordinationmulticultural communicationfeedback provisioncustomer serviceorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Project Management trainingAssociate's degree in technical field