ILUS - Sr. Project Manager

Job Summary

The Sr. Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies. PLEASE NOE: THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE/TECHNICAL POSITION & IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE AUTOMATED MATERIAL HANDLING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (PREFERABLY CONVEYORS).

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software
• Manages project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors
• Creates and maintains a documented project plan and schedule; keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, issues and risk monitoring log
• Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional certification
• Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• Leadership skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Strong organization and collaborative skills

Benefits

• Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Company Observed Holidays
• Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
• Daifuku Intralogistics 401K Plan with a company match
• Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
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