LPS Project Manager

About the role

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known worldwide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. “Join the Movement” encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves.

Responsibilities

• Own the scope, schedule and budget for the material handling project(s) assigned
• Coordinate and correspond with the internal project team, as well as vendors, subcontractors, and the customer
• Provide on-site Project Management presence for the duration of installation from First Access to project completion on all projects
• Manage projects up to $40M budget
• Work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner
• Communicate effectively with the customer
• Schedule and maintain engineering activities for projects
• Develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues
• Communicate and collaborate with others and other departments
• Analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner
• Recruit and evaluate talent to grow the department
• Juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Make tactical decisions and ensure their execution
• Use Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
• Spend approximately 50% of time on project site
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or Construction Management, or related experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or site project management related
• Experience managing a department or focused work team
• Experience with detailed scheduling
• Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues
• Experience coordinating department activities with other departments
• Experience managing a budget up to $40M

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $105,900 to $145,000. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.