Senior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Overview

Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) at Agile Robots SE. We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead high-value, cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery. You will oversee robotics and manufacturing-related projects, ensuring they meet operational, financial, and strategic goals. You will manage diverse teams spanning engineering, logistics, supply chain, and production, and coordinate with global suppliers and partners to achieve timely, high-quality outcomes. As a cultural and operational bridge between Europe, the US, and Asia, you will foster collaboration, drive process integration at production sites, and uphold high standards of quality and compliance. Your leadership will be key to building high-performing teams, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects with budgets exceeding €1M, from planning through to successful implementation
• Ensure alignment of project goals with operational, financial, and strategic objectives
• Manage cross-functional teams across engineering, logistics, supply chain, and production
• Coordinate closely with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure timely and quality deliveries
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Build and lead a high-performing project and operations team on-site
• Monitor progress at production sites and ensure seamless integration of new processes or products
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders in English, German, and ideally Chinese (Mandarin)
• Serve as a cultural and operational bridge between international teams, partners, and suppliers, particularly in Europe, the US, and Asia
• Prepare and present status reports, risk assessments, and updates to senior leadership

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience managing production or operations-related projects
• Proven track record leading projects with budgets over €1M
• Experience building teams and managing onsite production or assembly activities
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and multicultural communication skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, ERP systems)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus
• Fluency in English and German is required
• Mandarin Chinese is a strong advantage

What we offer

• A dynamic, diverse team with direct impact on products used by our international customer base
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Exciting and varying tasks across our product portfolio
• Excellent working environment, modern office space, and flexible working hours with the option of remote work

About Agile Robots SE

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies enables intelligent precision assembly and user-friendly, affordable robotic solutions.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring creativity and enthusiasm to work every day. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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