Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager, NCC Automated Solutions 

Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania 

Reports to: Project Management Manager, NCC Automated Solutions 

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We're looking for people like us.  

People who love to innovate.  

People who thrive on challenge.  

People who love to create and own.

Sound like you? 

Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with NCC, an ATS Company. Join an environment where a passion for innovation combines with an uncompromised commitment to quality. 

About ATS NCC: 

NCC Automated Systems is a Full-Service Automation Systems Integrator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1986, NCC has successfully helped food processing, consumer packaged goods and OEM machine builders streamline and optimize their production with its system knowledge and industry experience with sanitary conveying equipment. NCC proudly manufactures in the U.S., in addition to integrating some of the world's best automation equipment solutions, we also offer in house mechanical and electrical design and manufacturing.   

NCC merged with ATS Automation in September 2021. ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. Our unique track record of innovation and passion for excellence sets us apart as the world's leader in automation.  This comes from years of experience in helping many of the world's most successful manufacturers with their new product launches, capacity expansions, and productivity improvement initiatives.  

NCC is a leader in delivering flexible, engineered conveyor and automation systems tailored for food processing and packaging environments. Our strength lies in providing turnkey, customized solutions-drawing from a range of equipment providers as well as our own in-house design and manufacturing capabilities.

Because every customer's needs are unique, we focus on building long-term relationships through an exceptional understanding of both their corporate objectives and the specific requirements of each project. The Project Management team is central to this mission, ensuring seamless execution from concept through completion

The Position

Our projects operate within tight schedules and budgets and demand close coordination across multiple departments. A successful Project Manager at NCC is a strategic leader, a clear communicator, and a proactive problem solver-able to align teams and resources to deliver:

• The right solution (meeting all project scope requirements)
• On-time delivery (within schedule constraints)
• Financial success (achieving project budget goals)

The Project Manager is the owner of all assigned projects, driving success from planning through close-out while upholding NCC's standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Execution

• Implement and uphold standard project management processes that ensure consistent, predictable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Production/Assembly, and Site Services, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, managing expectations, building trust, and ensuring clear, proactive communication.
• Act as the central hub for all project communications within NCC, ensuring alignment across departments.

Planning & Delivery

• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate closely with Site Services to ensure all on-site activities are well-prepared, with minimal surprises or disruptions.
• Anticipate, identify, and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum and avoid costly delays.
• Ensure procurement, subcontractor, and vendor activities align with project requirements and timelines.

Performance & Reporting

• Track, update, and communicate project metrics and dashboards, providing NCC leadership with actionable data for decision-making.
• Manage project documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Close out projects systematically, ensuring all deliverables, documentation, and lessons learned are captured.

Core Areas of Accountability

• Scope Management - Define, maintain, and control project deliverables.
• Schedule Adherence - Drive timely completion through effective planning and monitoring.
• Budget Control - Manage financial performance to meet or exceed margin goals.
• Quality Assurance - Ensure deliverables meet NCC's standards and customer expectations.
• Stakeholder Communication - Keep all parties informed, engaged, and aligned.
• Risk Management - Identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
• Team Leadership - Inspire, support, and guide project teams toward shared goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-department projects-preferably in automation, manufacturing, or food processing/packaging industries.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and align cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (PMP certification a plus).
• Ability to travel as needed for customer meetings and site services coordination.

Why Join NCC?

• Work with a team that values engineering excellence and customer relationships.
• Lead projects that directly impact operational efficiency and product quality in the food industry.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, quality, and long-term partnerships.