Project Manager

Location: USA (Houston, TX preferred)

Work Mode: Hybrid

Travel: Up to 50%

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Project Management Office, the Project Manager plays a key role in delivering intelligent automation, MES/MOM, and data solutions across global environments. You engage closely with clients to understand their expectations, translate them into actionable project plans, and guide multidisciplinary teams towards successful execution on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.

Your responsibilities include:

• Lead the full lifecycle of digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 projects

• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables with stakeholders

• Serve as the primary client-facing project lead

• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external vendors

• Track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues proactively

• Apply PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices

• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous process improvement

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Lead the full lifecycle of digital transformation projects, ensuring delivery within the agreed scope, budget, and timeframe

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, project sponsors, and third parties, acting as their trusted advisor throughout the journey

• Establish project scope, objectives, and deliverables, involving all relevant stakeholders

• Build detailed project plans, track progress, and proactively manage deviations

• Coordinate internal teams (System Engineers, Senior System Engineers, Architects, Experts) and external vendors to ensure aligned execution

• Ensure resource planning and allocation in cooperation with BU Managers and Resource Managers

• Identify risks early, escalate when needed, and define mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes

• Uphold AG Solution’s quality standards by using PMO methodology, templates, tools, and best practices

• Contribute to process improvements by documenting lessons learned, updating PMO guidelines, and sharing knowledge with the team

Who This Role Is a Great Fit For:

• A proactive, accountable person who takes ownership and drives results

• A strong communicator who manages expectations, builds trust, and brings people together

• Possesses strong documentation skills and process-oriented capabilities

• Someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, aligns teams, and keeps everyone working toward the same goal

• A structured, detail-oriented planner who loves turning complexity into clarity

• A team player who guides, coaches, and supports team members to deliver their best work

• Someone who is naturally curious, eager to learn, and comfortable challenging assumptions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on project management experience, preferably in Digital manufacturing environments

• Minimum of 4-year degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field or equivalent professional experience

• Hands-on experience with all Knowledge areas in PMI's latest PMBOK

• Strong understanding of and successful experience with Customer Value Delivery

• English proficiency (speaking, reading, writing): C1 or higher

• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish proficiency (speaking, reading, writing): B2 or higher

• MES/MOM or Industry 4.0 experience

• Experience working in global or multicultural project environments

Work Environment

• Preferred location: Houston, TX

• Hybrid work model when located near a company office

• Dynamic travel requirements:

  • Time: 0-50% monthly

  • Destinations: 75% in North America, 25 elsewhere; locations can include company, customer, and event sites

  • Planning: Short notices may occur

• Customer work sites will reside outside the United States and may not be governed by U.S. accessibility standards. This requires the applicant to meet these requirements:

  • Use of appropriate PPE

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

  • Walk, stand, and climb for extended periods

  • Indoor/outdoor walking in varying weather and environmental conditions

  • Navigating industrial structures (stairs, platforms, uneven surfaces, etc.)

About the Company

AG Solution Group is a global digital manufacturing transformation partner. For more than 18 years, we have supported manufacturers in Biotech, Chemicals, Food, Pharma, Energy, and Utilities by delivering Business Process consulting, Process Automation, Manufacturing Operations Management, Industry Solutions, Operational Intelligence, OT Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity services.

Headquartered in Belgium, AG Solution is building a high-performing team in the United States that reflects the company culture and defines how we work: collaborative, people-focused, and committed to long-term customer success rather than one-off project delivery.

Today, our team includes 400+ employees across 17 offices in Europe and the U.S.

We offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Learning and development opportunities through AG Academy, training programs, conferences, webinars, and mentorship

• Flexible work arrangements and a strong emphasis on work-life balance

• A supportive, international, and people-focused work environment

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