Sr. Project Manager
About the Role
Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment to scope, priorities, critical path, and resource allocation.
Lead the overall project execution strategy while leveraging DCS lifecycle management processes and procedures to ensure consistency with commitments and goals.
Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams, creating clarity around responsibilities, accountability, communication, and project expectations.
Partner with internal teams to gather, define, and communicate project requirements across technical and non technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with leadership and cross functional partners to align resources against project demands and proactively address gaps or risks.
Manage day to day customer communication and expectations across large-scale automation and material handling projects.
Drive organizational transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop strong relationships with internal teams and customers to foster collaboration and long term partnership.
Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and billing oversight.
Identify and resolve project and financial issues as they arise.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment to scope, priorities, critical path, and resource allocation.
- Lead the overall project execution strategy while leveraging DCS lifecycle management processes and procedures to ensure consistency with commitments and goals.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams, creating clarity around responsibilities, accountability, communication, and project expectations.
- Partner with internal teams to gather, define, and communicate project requirements across technical and non technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with leadership and cross functional partners to align resources against project demands and proactively address gaps or risks.
- Manage day to day customer communication and expectations across large-scale automation and material handling projects.
- Drive organizational transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop strong relationships with internal teams and customers to foster collaboration and long term partnership.
- Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and billing oversight.
- Identify and resolve project and financial issues as they arise.
Requirements
- You have 10+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, Parcel, Distribution & Fulfillment, warehouse operations, or related industries.
- You have experience managing large scale automation or material handling projects, ideally valued at $70M+.
- PMP certification is preferred.
- You are proficient within the Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
- You are a strong communicator who can effectively engage with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
- You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in fast paced environments.
- You are collaborative, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
- You possess strong leadership skills and can successfully guide teams through complex project challenges.
- You are financially minded and comfortable managing budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project risk.
- You are focused on driving successful project outcomes while building strong customer relationships.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven track record of delivering successful projects in material handling, automation, Parcel, Distribution & Fulfillment, warehouse operations, or related industries.
- Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
- Strong understanding of project management tools and software, particularly Microsoft Project.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving project goals.
Skills
- Project Management Certification (PMP preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Financial acumen and comfort with budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and health benefits.
- 401(k) program with a 100% match up to 5%.
- Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program.
- Flexible PTO.
- Opportunities for community involvement.
- Team-focused perks.
- Family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment.
- Annual company events.
- Fun and engaging work culture.
Pay
Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.