Technical Project Manager - Vision Systems/Machine Vision

Description

• Drive project momentum with urgency, ownership, and proactive problem-solving.
• Navigate operational complexities such as currency transactions, local contracting, and regional logistics.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical and delivery expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to ensure seamless handoffs and a consistent customer experience.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and coordination between internal teams, customers, and third-party partners.
• Oversee the rollout of vision systems for barcode reading, packaging/product inspections, defect detection, and track-and-trace functionality.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance on automation solutions, with a focus on vision systems in manufacturing environments.
• Navigate cross-border project dynamics, including cultural, logistical, and regulatory considerations.
• Establish and refine processes where none currently exist to ensure smooth execution and delivery.
• Lead and manage multi-site vision system implementation projects, beginning with a pilot deployment at a U.S. manufacturing plant.
• Manage global deployments across customer sites in Brazil, India, China, and Poland-ensuring consistency across similar manufacturing lines.
• Conduct site visits (domestic and international) for assessments, integration planning, and post-deployment support.
• Coordinate procurement of equipment and manage implementation at international sites, working closely with local system integrators (who handle physical installation) under your project oversight.

Requirements

Travel: Extensive international travel required (Mexico, Brazil, Poland, India, Thailand, China)

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation and vision systems, along with proven experience managing complex, cross-border projects. Manufacturing experience is essential, particularly in working with sophisticated customers in industries such as Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG).

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can lead initiatives without a predefined playbook.

• Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and accountability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with large, sophisticated organizations (e.g., CPG companies).
• Background in managing automation projects across multiple sites or regions.
• Experience with vision systems in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical background in automation, with hands-on experience in system integration.
• Proven ability to lead complex, ambiguous projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Experience working with international teams and third-party integrators.
• Background in manufacturing or working with manufacturing clients.

Benefits

Location: Springfield, NJ or Greenville, SC (Hybrid/Remote flexibility)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance