Project Manager at Steven Douglas Corp – Concord Twp., Ohio

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 plays a key role in delivering a positive and successful experience for our customers by guiding each assigned project—from kick-off through final delivery and closeout. This includes large (> $5M) multi-cell automation systems. The PM serves as the primary customer partner and internal project leader, ensuring clear communication, strong collaboration, and alignment between the customer and the SDC team. By coordinating internal departments and proactively managing project progress, the PM helps ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with customer expectations.

We are looking for an individual with a history of successfully managing technically challenging projects who enjoys working closely with both customers and internal teams to move projects forward. The ideal candidate brings exceptional leadership, organization, prioritization, and communication skills, along with the ability to help teams navigate technical challenges and deliver outstanding results.

Why Join SDC?

Innovative Machine Solutions: 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, teamwork, and long-term professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate collaboration between SDC teams, customers, and vendors to support smooth project execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully deliver projects on time, on budget, and to customer specifications.
• Maintain and update project plans to ensure accurate tracking and visibility.
• Proactively identify technical or project risks and work with the team to develop practical solutions and mitigation plans.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while supporting evolving customer needs and project priorities.
• Monitor project progress using appropriate tools and techniques, communicate status updates, and ensure all stakeholders remain informed.
• Support the team in resolving technical or operational challenges to keep projects moving successfully toward completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships, credibility, and trust with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management tools.
• A hands-on, team-oriented approach that helps projects move efficiently toward completion.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and proactive decision-making abilities.
• Experience in addressing technical challenges related to custom automation equipment.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP or CAPM Certification
• Experience identifying needs, assigning roles and responsibilities, and managing teams to meet project deliverables.
• Demonstrated success managing projects using best practices, structured processes, and effective change management.
• 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.