OEM Project Manager

Job Title: OEM Project Manager Location: Remote Salary: $130,000-$160,000 Skills: OEM, project manager, automation, packaging, project management, Installation, commissioning About The Opportunity: Join a machinery manufacturing company delivering OEM equipment and automation solutions for packaging operations. This remote opportunity offers the chance to lead projects from planning through installation and commissioning, coordinating teams and customers to deliver equipment that meets operational goals. Responsibilities: Manage OEM projects from initial planning and design coordination through delivery, installation, and commissioning. Develop project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and milestones; track progress and manage changes. Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, field service, and customer teams throughout the project lifecycle. Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, communicating status, risks, decisions, and next steps. Oversee equipment installation and commissioning activities, resolving issues and supporting successful start-up. Identify project risks and dependencies, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed. Maintain project documentation, status reports, and records of scope, costs, and deliverables. Support project closeout by confirming customer acceptance and capturing lessons learned. Must-Have Skills: Experience managing OEM or capital equipment projects, ideally in machinery manufacturing or packaging automation. Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, scope control, and risk management. Understanding of equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up processes. Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams and manage customer relationships. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide effective project updates. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities remotely.

Nice-to-Have

Skills: Experience with packaging machinery, production lines, or industrial automation systems. Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering workflows. Experience working with OEM customers on custom equipment or engineered-to-order projects. Knowledge of project management software and documentation tools. Experience supporting customer acceptance testing, training, or post-installation handover.