Regional Robotic Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Support definition and deployement of robotic& & automation roadmap in our Indian factories

This role is critical in identifying, evaluating, and implementing robotization opportunities aligned with our strategic growth and capacity expansion objectives, (particularly in low-volume, high-mix production environments).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

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
  
  

Technical Support & Oversight

• 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.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Education:
  
  

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

• Experience:
  
  

Minimum 510 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

Desired Characteristics

• 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)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No