Project Manager, Data Science Manager

Job Title: Project Manager-Manufacturing Operations w/Automation and Commissioning

Location: Whitestown, IN

FLSA Status: Salary / Exempt

Reports to: Director of Expansion

Base pay rate
: 110K-125K

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Candidates must complete all interview questions and technical assessments independently, without AI tools, external assistance, or unauthorized resources.

Any violation will result in immediate termination of the interview process and disqualification from further consideration.

By participating in the interview process, candidates acknowledge and agree to these conditions.

-This is a fully on-site role based in Whitestown, Indiana. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

-Candidates must currently reside in the United States.

- Visa sponsorship is NOT available now or in the future.

-Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

- Hands-on, on-site commissioning experience in a live manufacturing environment is REQUIRED.

Agile Performance & Talent l is seeking a highly hands‑on Project Manager to support manufacturing expansion, automation initiatives, and equipment installations across Mega Factory operations. This role combines traditional project management with technical execution, vendor coordination, and strong floor presence to ensure projects move efficiently from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate is organized, technically curious, and comfortable operating between manufacturing teams, engineering, and software automation tools.

• Manage multiple manufacturing and automation projects from planning through commissioning.
• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Coordinate equipment installation timelines and operational readiness.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure successful handoff to operations teams.

• Utilize Smart Sheets, trackers, and dashboards to manage project workflows.
• Support automation initiatives using tools such as Google App Scripts and AI tools (including ChatGPT).
• Build and maintain manufacturing, coding, and installation dashboards.

• Manage vendor relationships, pricing, and coordination for installations and equipment.
• Maintain vendor sheets and project tracking documentation.
• Support cost tracking and project budget alignment.

• Maintain strong floor presence during installations and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Ensure AGILE/SCRUM principles are applied where appropriate to accelerate delivery.

• Project Management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or automation environments.
• Strong organizational skills managing trackers, sheets, and dashboards.
• Experience with Commissioning.
• Smart Sheets or similar project tracking tools.
• Automation tools and workflows.
• Google App Scripts (preferred).
• AI tools such as ChatGPT.
• Experience coordinating equipment installation or manufacturing projects.
• Vendor management and pricing coordination experience.
• Comfortable working on the production floor with cross-functional teams.

• AGILE/SCRUM experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Exposure to manufacturing startup or scaling environments.
• Technical aptitude with coding dashboards or automation workflows.