Project Manager

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI!

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It's a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you'll do more than just work; you'll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

Summary: As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful execution of various Novarc’s projects to ensure outcomes are in line with the company project goals, processes, contracts, and of course, requirements. In addition to this, you will assist with the planning and execution of internal process development and improvement initiatives and projects.

The ideal candidate will join the Novarc team with a strong foundation in mechanical and/or electrical engineering and a go-getter attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead internal and external projects of varying complexity using Novarc’s project management tools (Wrike) and standard processes, ensuring clear direction to project teams.

• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate across Sales, Product, Finance, Innovation, Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Operations to align priorities and maintain progress.

• Communication: Provide to-the-point and concise written communication to the appropriate stakeholders, including both external and internal customers.

• Scope & Risk Control: Manage client requirements, handle scope changes, and process Variation Orders (VORs).

• Financial Tracking: Analyze project profitability to ensure alignment with gross margin targets; manage payment schedules and ensure timely collections per contract.

• Quality & Compliance: Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), implement corrective and preventive actions, and maintain complete, current, and organized project documentation.

• Continuous Improvement: Apply data-driven insights and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) principles to identify trends, drive process improvements, and document lessons learned for team feedback.

• Technical Support: Create layout drawings in SolidWorks to guide equipment installation and learn key welding knowledge to manage projects effectively.

• Business Process Improvement: Lead and assist in the development and implementation of Project Management Office, internal business process initiatives, improvements, and other projects as required.

• Any other related tasks as required.

Qualifications and Experience :

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) or equivalent experience

• 2-5 years experience coordinating or managing projects in a technical or manufacturing environment

• PMP/Prince2 certification

• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks

• Understanding of the design process through to manufacturing and installation

• Experience in a startup or small-scale manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of project accounting, cash flow forecasting and invoice management

• Familiarity with earned value management and measuring project progress

• Problem-solving attitude

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Exposure to project management software (Wrike, Zoho, MS Project, etc.)

• Proven experience working with external B2B clients

Preferred:

• Industrial equipment experience

• Agile certifications (PMI-ACP or equivalent)

Commitment to Novarc Values:

Demonstrate and embed Novarc’s core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart in daily work, decision-making, collaboration, and interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners.

• Hungry: Be Passionate, Never Give Up, Customer Focused, Continuous Learning, Do What You Say

• Humble: Servant Leader, No arrogance, Less Ego, Listen > Talk

• Smart: High EQ, Challenge the Status Quo, Thought Leaders

About Novarc Technologies:

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

Why Novarc:

• Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.

• Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and express their unique selves.

• Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.

• Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!

"Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation."