Job Description

The Opportunity

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Join us as a Deployment Project Scheduler in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules in alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.
• Track project progress and performance, providing regular updates and insights to support effective decision-making and weekly reporting.
• Ensure schedule accuracy through ongoing monitoring, updates, and version control processes.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams to identify risks and issues, track action items, and support timely resolution in partnership with project managers.
• Coordinate permitting and licensing activities in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
• Support contractor capacity planning to ensure appropriate resource allocation across projects.
• Ensure adherence to customer safety requirements and contractor compliance protocols.
• Identify on-site point-of-contact needs and confirm appropriate staffing coverage.
• Determine internal resource requirements and collaborate with functional leaders to secure necessary support for project execution.
• Apply knowledge of customer deployment processes, including permitting, construction coordination, utilities, inspections, and project closeout requirements.
• Maintain understanding of project scope, deployment processes, and budget considerations to support successful execution.
• Perform proactive schedule and risk analysis, considering project size, complexity, timelines, and potential impacts.
• Support successful project delivery by contributing to cost, quality, safety, schedule adherence, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following established safety policies and regulations.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and maintain a list of qualified and approved deployment contractors.
• Manage and optimize the overall deployment schedule to ensure resources are effectively allocated across projects.