Junior Project Manager

Location - Novi, Dallas, North Kingstown, Monterey - Hybrid

Summary

At Hexagon, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our AQS team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading complex industrial projects, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, cost, and quality, and acting as a key point of contact for both customers and internal teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of projects, ensuring the achievement of scope, planning, budget, and quality objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities in collaboration with the various teams and departments involved.
• Establish and maintain structured and effective communication with customers, including the organization and facilitation of regular progress review meetings.
• Proactively identify, analyse, and manage project risks, dependencies, and potential deviations.
• Oversee and validate project milestones, deliverables, and associated billing status.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, sales, operations, and leadership) to ensure proper project execution.
• Drive an excellent customer experience through clear, professional, and solution-oriented communication.
• Lead the coordination of bids for complex projects, working jointly with the sales and engineering departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, and/or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management disciplines, methodologies, and tools. PMP certification is a plus.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager in industrial projects, preferably within the automotive sector and/or similar industries.
• Ability to interact with customers at both a business and technical level.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage assignments.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present to internal and customer stakeholders.
• Comfortable speaking in public and presenting to small groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative team environments.
• Willingness to travel.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments.
• Knowledge of project planning and tracking tools (Wrike, MS Project, Jira, SAP, or similar).
• Experience in risk management, change management, and cost control.
• Additional certifications in project management or agile methodologies.

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Plan with generous employer match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement