Entry Level Automation Project Manager Jobs
New grad automation project manager jobs open the field to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Amazon, Jobot, and Walmart hiring at this level now.
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- You love keeping customers happy
- You enjoy hands on problem solving
- You are detail oriented and have experience with Mechanical and Electrical industrial maintenance
- Following all company safety plans
- Providing superior Customer Experience
- Providing operational support of material handling equipment (MHE)
- Performing Mechanical and Electrical preventative and corrective maintenance
- Creating, updating and completing work orders
- Advising your supervisor of potential hazards (safety and operational)
- Available as needed for emergency calls and periodic overtime
- Supporting and assisting project work
- High attention to detail exceptional organizational skills
- Experience testing and maintaining electrical equipment using hand and power tools
- Experience diagnosing malfunctioning systems to locate problems and make repairs
- Experience inspecting electrical systems and their connections to identify hazards
- Ability to use software programs such as MS Office, CMMS, etc...
- Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with leadership, colleagues and other internal and external contacts
- Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others along with the ability to maintain constructive working relationships
- Ability to prioritize to meet customer expectations
- Thorough knowledge of parts inventory location and use
- Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week as required
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon26
- Jobot13
- Walmart12
- CBRE9
- Omnicell9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software66
- Manufacturing60
- Consulting & Professional Services48
- Retail43
- Electronics & Hardware34
Entry Level Automation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level automation project manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can show hands-on experience with automation tools, workflow software, or process improvement, even from coursework, internships, or personal projects. Certifications like CAPM, PMP, or vendor-specific credentials in tools like UiPath or Automation Anywhere give entry level applicants a real edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight measurable outcomes from any project work, however small, strengthens your application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level automation project managers?
Companies hiring entry level automation project managers right now include Amazon, Jobot, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring covers large enterprises running digital transformation programs and mid-size technology, manufacturing, and logistics firms building out automation capabilities for the first time.
Are there remote entry level automation project manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a meaningful share of openings at this level. About 10% of entry level automation project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, giving candidates flexibility without ruling out in-person roles that often come with stronger onboarding and mentorship for new professionals.
Are these new grad automation project manager jobs?
Yes, many of the openings listed here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it mentions internship experience as acceptable, does not require PMP certification, or lists a portfolio of class or personal projects as qualifying background. Searching for junior or associate titles alongside entry level surfaces the widest range of options.
Which industries hire the most entry level automation project managers?
Entry Level automation project manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they are actively scaling robotic process automation and workflow digitization initiatives that require project coordination support from day one.