Senior Project Manager
$110k - $125k/yr+ ESOP + 401(k) match
Senior
Bachelor's
Westbrook, ME, USA
In PersonOnsite in Westbrook; occasional remote work may be approved. Travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in automation project management is required.
- Demonstrated success leading large, complex, multidisciplinary projects with significant financial impact is required.
- The ability to accurately own project financial forecasts, including cost-to-complete, margin, and cash flow, is required.
- Experience negotiating change orders and managing commercial risk directly with customers is required.
- Formal Project Management Institute training must be completed.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% is required, with more frequent onsite presence for higher-risk customer engagements.
- The role requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, work on one's feet, and wear required personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas.
- A strong leadership presence and ability to influence without formal authority are expected.
- The candidate should remain calm and composed in high-pressure, high-visibility situations.
- The candidate should think strategically and anticipate the downstream impact of decisions.
- The candidate should build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
- The candidate should communicate clearly in writing and in person, including delivering difficult news tactfully.
- The candidate should enjoy developing others and lead by example in professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead large, complex, multidisciplinary automation projects from purchase order through Site Acceptance Test with minimal oversight.
- Drive project teams to meet or exceed scope, quality, schedule, and budget requirements in line with quality, safety, and ISO standards.
- Own project schedules, identify high-cost and long-lead items early, and partner with Purchasing and Finance to maintain timelines and budgets.
- Work with Operations and department managers to resolve resource conflicts and schedule deviations, and lead recovery when delays arise.
- Lead customer kickoffs, design reviews, and weekly status meetings; coordinate pre-Factory Acceptance Test runs, customer visits, and Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test acceptance runs at Lanco and customer sites.
- Own end-to-end project financial forecasting, including cost-to-complete, margin, and cash flow, with only spot-check review by management.
- Ensure correct application of the revenue recognition model and align billing milestones with project performance.
- Evaluate the financial impact of scope changes and risks, review overruns for root cause, and keep leadership informed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, including discussions about scope, schedule, and cost.
- Review contract documents, including quotes, customer specifications, and prints; confirm scope with customers and keep customer-supplied documentation current.
- Propose, negotiate, and sell change orders that protect project margin and customer value.
- Proactively identify and mitigate complex technical and commercial risks.
- Mentor and coach Project Manager I and II team members on project execution, financials, and customer communication.
- Support onboarding of new project managers and share best practices and lessons learned across the team.
- Partner with the Manager of Project Management to improve project management processes, tools, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification is encouraged.
About the company
Lanco Integrated designs, builds, and integrates modular, flexible automation systems for assembly and test across industries such as medical devices, consumer products, automotive, defense, electronics, and industrial manufacturing. Its products are precision engineering automation solutions that combine design, fabrication, and system integration to create customized, modular assembly and test lines that can be expanded or reconfigured as needed. The company differentiates itself through a long history of problem-solving in automation (dating back to 1873) and decades of experience since 1984, offering deep expertise, modular and scalable systems, and a global footprint in over 30 countries. Its goal is to help customers solve complex production challenges by delivering reliable, adaptable automation solutions that meet evolving manufacturing demands.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Westbrook, Maine
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lanco reported multiple medical-device contracts in April 2026, signaling active demand.
- Its June 2026 news shows recurring attendance at INTERSCHUTZ, FDIC, and RETTmobil.
- A 2025 Penang facility expands Asian manufacturing and regional sales reach.
What critics are saying
- Private Assets acquired Lanco Integrated GmbH in 2021, shrinking founder control.
- Medical-device and automotive customers demand long qualification cycles and punish delays.
- If OEMs shift automation in-house, Lanco's project pipeline collapses fast.
What makes Lanco Integrated unique
- Westbrook-based Lanco Integrated builds turnkey automation for medtech, automotive, and industrial customers.
- Its 2026 press releases emphasize custom assembly, testing, and packaging lines.
- Lanco cites heritage dating to 1873 and automation expertise since 1984.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Company Equity