Senior Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects aligning with project requirements and client expectations. This role will lead project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, defining timelines, managing scope, and controlling budget in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; tracks progress, forecasts resources, and aligns costs with scope and schedule
• Manage project financials, including budget analysis, forecasting, and proactive mitigation of cost and schedule variances
• Identifies scope changes, assesses cost and schedule impacts, and leads customer discussions to align on required adjustments
• Serve as the primary client-facing contact, managing all customer communications, technical documentation, status reporting, and coordination meetings
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, supply chain, site operations, and customer service) to ensure successful execution
• Provide technical leadership by translating contractual and specification requirements into clear deliverables for engineering and execution teams
• Lead risk management, issue escalation, and resolution efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks across departments
• Oversee procurement and vendor management in coordination with Supply Chain, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory verification
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements, capturing lessons learned and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

You have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field. You have gained 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles. An advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is preferred. You bring demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex technical programs with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget across material handling, logistics, warehouse, distribution, and automation systems. You are proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, MS Office suite) and have a strong understanding of system integration project execution and interdependencies, combined with financial and analytical acumen in cost forecasting and resource planning. You have demonstrated the ability to manage stakeholders, negotiate effectively, plan and organize complex projects, and drive results through indirect teams in dynamic, cross-functional environments. Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required by business needs.

Qualifications

Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary. Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel. Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role.

Benefits

• Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule for individuals located within 50 miles of our Sandy Springs, Georgia, or Irving, Texas, offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.