High Volume Deployment Manager

Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a High Volume Deployment Manager in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a full-time salary position based onsite in Holland, MI

What We Offer

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies
  
  

Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end deployment process, including contractor oversight, permitting, scheduling, and on-site execution to ensure successful project delivery. The position oversees deployment teams, coordinates internal and external resources, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and budget requirements. It requires strong project management capabilities, including proactive risk identification, decision-making, and accountability for timelines and outcomes across multiple sites. The role also focuses on continuous improvement, team development, and maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships to drive successful deployments.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Overall creation and management of the deployment process including:
• Contractor selection, onboarding, training and reviews
• General contractors as required for site prep and utilities
• Proper permitting and licensing dependent on municipality
• Contractor Capacity planning
• Customer safety and contractor protocols
• Schedule adherence by deployment team
• Determine on-site POC requirements and ensure staffing is available
• Determine internal resources required to support on-site teams and work with proper functional managers to ensure that support is available.
• Direct supervision of Deployment team
• Understand customer's Deployment requirements and speaks their language including permitting, General contractor, utilities, installation inspections and permit closure.
• Acceptance and sharing of best practices and lessons learned, continuously improving the JR Deployment process.
• In-depth understanding of the deployment process and budget for each project.
• Proactive decision analysis capabilities; takes into consideration size, complexity, visible and unknown risks, timelines, etc.
• Assist with the successful management of Deployment projects as they relate to cost, quality, safety, timing and customer satisfaction.
• Develop the Deployment team through leadership, mentoring, and training.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (ISO 9001:2015).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Work with other departments to create and maintain a list of approved deployment contractors
• Manage overall deployment schedule ensuring resources are distributed as required.
  
  

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Effectively manage and prioritize concurrent deployments across multiple sites to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.
• Be proactive. Identify problems, risks, and opportunities in advance; take actions to ensure project success.
• Be fiscally responsible. Hold yourself and your team to a high standard. Be a good steward of company resources.
• Own project accountability. Within the project schedule, hold the team and the Customer accountable for required deliverables.
• Lead and make decisions for JR’s long-term success.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time with extended stays at customer sites and non-standard working hours.
• 3-5 years Project Management experience
• Experience in construction processes and requirements related to permitting and licensing
• Strong technical background
• Automation equipment install experience
• Moderately advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project
• Ability to become proficient in company systems, processes, and tools
  
  

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

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