Project Manager
- Location
- Bettendorf, IA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $77.1k – $110k/yr
- Posted
About this role
Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com . Location: Bettendorf Employment Status: Salary Full-Time Function: Engineering Pay Range: ( $77,065.30 - $110,000.00) Target Bonus: 10.0% Req ID: 30169 Position Summary
Lincoln Electric Automation is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead the successful execution of custom automation and robotic welding projects. This role partners closely with internal leadership, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, technical aptitude, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and customer resources to ensure successful project execution. Manage projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and milestones in collaboration with customers and key stakeholders. Develop and maintain detailed project plans to track progress, resources, timelines, and costs. Ensure effective resource allocation and project staffing throughout all phases of execution. Monitor project performance using established metrics, tools, and reporting methods. Manage scope changes, schedules, and budgets through structured change management processes. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on project success. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building and maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Communicate project status, risks, and critical updates to leadership and stakeholders. Coordinate and manage vendor relationships to support project requirements and successful delivery. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and customer expectations. Create, maintain, and distribute project documentation, reports, and records. Qualifications & Skills Required
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Minimum of 2 years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing, automation, or engineered systems environment. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external customers. Experience managing custom-engineered projects from concept through implementation. Ability to interpret technical drawings, system layouts, and engineering documentation. Working knowledge of budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and project financial management. Ability to provide leadership and technical direction to project teams. Strong