Project Manager

Company: Steven Douglas Corp
Location: Painesville
Posted on: December 31, 2025

Job Description:

Description: At Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) we design and build custom, automated machines that are used in a wide variety of applications and industries. We work in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly technical environment where our team never designs the same machine twice and is often challenged with solving problems with no standard solution. We are continually investing in our people, processes, and technology to push automation boundaries and deliver innovative, robust machines. A Project Manager (PM) at SDC is responsible for guiding each assigned project, including large (> $5M) multi-cell systems, through internal departments from kick-off to close out. PM’s aid in the forward progression and success of each project, acting as the liaison between the client and the SDC team; and ensuring each project is delivered on budget and on time. For this position we’re looking for an individual with a history of successfully managing technically challenging projects, including helping solve technical problems as they arise. We are looking for someone with exceptional leadership, organizational, prioritization and communication skills. Why Join SDC? Innovative Machine Design: At SDC, your primary focus will be managing projects for creating detailed, functional machine concepts that align with customer requirements. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with our sales, project management, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of design and execution. Family-Owned Culture: Experience a supportive and agile environment that values technical excellence and personal growth. What You’ll Do: Lead an interdepartmental team to complete assigned projects on time, on budget, to specifications, with accuracy and efficiency. Ability to help solve technical problems: quickly evaluate technical risk, create, and manage plan to mitigate risk. Manage changing responsibilities, project prioritization, and workload adjustments by effectively managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs. Keep the project plan accurate and updated. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders. Act as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors by addressing questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project in a timely and professional manner. Requirements: What We’re Looking For: History of driving projects through best practices, processes and change management. Experience solving technical problems on custom automation equipment. Enjoys hands-on approach to help assist projects to finish line. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Strong negotiation skills, conflict management and proactive decision making. Ability to develop relationships, build credibility, and establish trust. Strong technical and analytical skills. Ability to effectively lead and manage interdepartmental teams. Proficient with Smartsheet. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, or related field. PMP Certification Experience identifying needs, assigning roles and responsibilities, and managing teams to meet project deliverables. Minimum 3 years’ experience with custom automation projects. What We Offer: SDC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental insurance options. Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays. 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match per pay period. Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects across industries, keeping your work engaging and impactful. Our company culture is built on integrity, respect, continuous learning, innovation, and teamwork, creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. www.sdcautomation.com Steven Douglas Corp is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace. Compensation details: 90000-110000 Yearly Salary PI4b54e536b733-25448-39342526

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