PROJECT MANAGER Location: Hinckley, IL Remote: Hybrid Job Type: Full Time ABOUT THE POSITION The Project Manager plans, initiates, manages, and reviews software and robotics engineering projects so our team may develop and install our next-generation automated 3D inspection systems as promised, on time and within budget. This position is involved from the beginning of our projects and research, planning project stages and assessing business implications for each stage. The Project Manager influences, provides solutions, and communicates frequently with our team, as well as customers and vendors. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with our tech start-up and help create a great culture. This position is based out of our new, modern location in Hinckley, IL and is eligible to work remotely (hybrid). Many of our team mates follow a hybrid work structure where they may work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific projects, tasks and personal work preferences. Working from the office is necessary for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI) Plan projects and manage execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope Estimate time, costs, resources, and/or materials needed Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met Provide updates to management, including the status of project milestones and deliverables Initiate and/or review modifications to project plans Confer with project team members to identify and resolve problems Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends Establish and execute a project communication plan Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel Guide project teams, setting performance standards and monitoring performance Document project information in the approved manner Analyze and process data Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards Facilitate meetings related to projects QUALIFICATIONS Professional experience as a project manager (typically at least 3 years) Influencing skills which support meeting the project deliverables through the workforce of other departments Excel in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work Time management skills which have been successful in managing your own time and that of others Accustomed to complex problem solving; identification, information review, options development, and evaluation, as well as solutions implementation Background in technology and/or engineering Experience with data (management, analysis, etc.) Collaborates well with others - we work within our teams, across the organization, with customers, and vendors Ability to translate complicated business requirements into multiple solution options and explain the benefits and disadvantages of various approaches A flexible mindset - when change occurs, you remain resilient Exceptional communication skills, including listening, oral and written Success in building teams and assigning tasks Experience in learning new relevant information and, as needed, interpreting the information for others BS in Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or other related degree PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Industrial Automation experience, with an understanding of robotics PMP or PMI certified Professional experience working for a Federal Contractor 3D Scanning Metrology Jira Agile methodology GitHub C#, JavaScript, Python and/or C++ MATLAB SolidWorks and/or Fusion 360 Experience with a tech start-up or other small, fast-paced company OUR BENEFITS Matching 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical Insurance (up to 100% monthly premium company paid) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account HealthAdvocate Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Pet Insurance, Aflac, Legal Plan & other voluntary benefits Commuter Benefits Casual Dress Employee Discounts Job Type: Full Time Travel Required: Less than 5% Relocation: No ARIS Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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