Regional Robotic Project Manager

Role Overview

• Support definition and deployement of robotic& & automation roadmap in our Indian factories
• Coordinate the definition and the deployement of robotic & automation roadmaps inour 3 manufacturing site Project Management & Execution
• Coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of robotic deployment projects from concept to commissioning with the factories tea, the integrator & the GEV automation Center Of Excellence
• Support to Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and budgets in alignment with stakeholders.
• Lead in some specific case preliminary studies with integrators or GEV automation COE Business Case Development
• Deploy methodlogy to screen our manufacturing processes to identify automation/robotization opportunities.
• Define with the factories preliminary ROI, payback period, and performance KPIs for proposed robotic investments.
• Support the units to prepare and present detailed business cases to Business Line leadership and robotics & automation council to support capital investment decisions
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate technical feasibility and integration of robotic systems.. Ensure solutions comply with safety standards, industry regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Support the development of roadmaps for future robotic initiatives in the factories and the scalability of some running projects. Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements for long-term competitiveness. Support internal capability building and knowledge transfer across sites.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5–10 years of experience in robotics implementation, automation, or manufacturing project management. Proven track record of successfully delivering robotic/automation projects in factory environments. Experience with low-volume, high-mix production settings and scaling capacity through automation.
• Location(s): India : Chennai/Padappai
• Hosur
• Vadodara
• Specific knowledge
• Competent in project management and associated tools
• Strong understanding of robotic systems ( collaborative robots, industrial arms, AGVs, sensors, actuators & related hardware).
• Deep knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems, lean principles, and digital transformation tools.
• SAP, IoT (Internet of Things) knowledge and experience would be a plus
• Other -Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capable of influencing and driving change
• Able to work autonomously in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
• Team player
• Results oriented
• Autonomous
• regular travels in India and abroad time to time are needed
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Tech Stack

• IoT

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No