ILUS - Software Project Manager V

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understanding of project scopes and requirements’
• Ability to read and analyze Scope of Work/RFQ/Proposal and Estimated Cost (Cost Sales Worksheet) to perform the initial gap analysis to develop a high-level software schedule
• Provides software project management expertise for material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, and technologies
• Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving software through the software development life cycle
• Act as main point of contact for external customers to plan and manage implementation project tasks
• Working with clients to obtain information, other needed deliverables, and approvals
• Maintaining contact with client representatives to identify and respond to client requests as needed
• Aid in coordination and planning with project teams and customers to define, write and execute the Business Requirement Document (BRD) and UML Diagrams to that accompany the BRD
• Aid in coordination and planning the development hardware and network requirements working with the Software Team and Client
• Aid in coordination, planning, and supporting resources with onsite activities
• Aid in coordination, planning, and supporting Go Live Support activities
• Aid in coordination and planning roadmap strategy for products developed by Daifuku Intralogistics Software Engineering Group
• Following established workflows and processes
• Utilizing project management tools to manage both internal and external resources to facilitate project deliverables
• Responsible for adhering to guidelines and standards established for implementation
• Raise project issues and risks, communicating properly to stakeholders
• Oversight of the implementation regarding resources, timing, budget and quality
• Successful transition of clients from implementation to go-live
• Helps project managers to close out projects and gain client acceptance
• Create, manage, and report on WCS Software Project Portfolio within Project Web App
• Analyze WCS Software Resources within Project Web App to identify risk, modifications, and improvements.
• Provides support to the overall project management team assigned to the project by managing but not limited to schedule, project budget, installation plan, punchlist items, and risk assessment
• Manages project financials for the software, including budget and forecasting, change requests, and monthly project reports
• Communicates verbal and written project status to both customers and internal teams
• Delivers solutions within defined budgets and aggressive timelines while following Wynright project standards
• Attends project and client meetings, takes detailed notes, and coordinates next steps
• Works with Corporate Services for project entry, billing, invoicing, and acceptance of project
• Works with Corporate Services to coordinate payment terms and to keep preferred subcontractors and other vendors qualified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Requires 4-7 years of related experience
• Experience in the material handling industry, warehouse distribution, and warehouse automation
• Knowledge of materials handling, WMS, WCS, WES, order fulfillment, distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics emphasis software offerings
• Knowledge of complex warehousing functions includes but not limited to Receiving, Order Fulfillment, Shipping, Picking, Replenishment, Buffering, Order Management, and Inventory
• Have led in the project management of several small-size, medium-size, and large-size automation projects
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Understands concepts of automated storage and retrieval system, conveyor systems, and communication with the PLC Layer
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle Define, Design, Development, QA, Implementation, UAT, Training, Turnover to Support Agile or Waterfall Methodology
• Ability to plan high level milestone schedule related to software
• Ability to plan a detailed milestone schedule related to software
• Ability to report progress, risk, delays, and any mitigation plans during the execution of the project
• Knowledge of Team Foundation Server and SharePoint version control system
• Utilized a task-driven system like Jira or Work Items
• Knowledge of business practices and project management
• Risk Mitigation
• Project Scheduling based on durations and resource availability
• Negotiate with the customer and prioritize expected software deliverables
• Ability to manage autonomously customer relationship and expectations during the development and the implementation lifecycle
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while paying attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to report on project status and financials for individual projects as well as the department software portfolio
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Prepare and present to Client and/or company stakeholders vital information with minimal support and guidance
• Technically savvy for tools required to perform at a high level with consistent results
• Work collaboratively with a team as well independently
• Power to lead internal team efforts to ensure that deadlines are met consistently
• May assume a team lead role for a workgroup (project)
• Must be self-motivated and driven
• Adept to handling pressure and working under stress
• Proven success in a customer-facing role
• Assess deliverables to ensure they correctly meet outlined design, content, and functionality requirements
• Solid interpersonal skills with a strong sense of responsibility and personal initiative
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Visio (plus), and Excel, with Microsoft Project skills and general knowledge of all other Microsoft Office applications