Project Lead | Project Management Group

Company Overview

Hamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. Hamilton provides all the benefits of advanced automation without the complexity associated with installing, operating, and maintaining large-scale custom systems. Acquired in 2007, Hamilton Storage is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA with R&D facilities co-existing in both Franklin, MA and Bonaduz, Switzerland. The decentralized R&D organization benefits both production and marketing and allows Hamilton to stay close to the local markets and respond quickly to market needs.

Responsibilities

As a Project Lead | Project Management Group, you’ll manage large-scale automation projects for the medical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. In this role, you’ll oversee projects from pre-sales through on-site implementation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) sign-off, focusing on project planning, risk management, and budget adherence. You’ll work closely with contractors and designers to coordinate costs, staffing, and schedules and will supervise junior Project Leads to ensure project goals and contract specifications are met.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage customer projects from pre-sales through installation and validation for smooth project execution

• Plan and oversee project timelines, coordinating both internal and external teams

• Lead on-site installation and system validation efforts

• Develop and coordinate project-specific technical documents in collaboration with customers

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

• Collaborate with team members to ensure resource availability and proper allocation

• Create detailed project plans and track/report on progress

• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost using verification techniques

• Measure and report project performance, escalating issues as needed

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and third-party vendors

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and utilize project management tools

• Other duties as assigned

Travel: Up to 20% domestic and international travel expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with engineers, management, and customers