Sr. Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our most critical client projects. This role involves managing multiple warehouse automation projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet deadlines, budgets, and scope requirements while maintaining strong relationships with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Cook up detailed project plans and schedules, tracking progress and holding everyone accountable
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors to hit project milestones, protect budgets, and deliver on commitments
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively, escalating issues to senior leadership when necessary
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and vendor partners, from the warehouse floor to the executive suite
• Track project performance against goals and make adjustments as needed
• Own project financials, meeting budget targets and making smart trade-offs when necessary
• Ensure project outcomes exceed stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
• Surface and resolve issues quickly, escalating to senior leadership when needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (PMP certification is a plus)
• 7+ years of successful project management and progressive leadership experience in large, multi-site environments, preferably in e-commerce/retail distribution and fulfillment, software, automation, or logistics
• Composure under pressure, staying professional and focused on project goals even in high-stakes situations
• Ability to read and understand automated system design drawings and layouts
• A customer-first mindset with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels, including with executives
• A self-starter attitude, action-oriented, decisive, and solutions-focused with positive energy
• Strong business acumen, financial, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both client-facing and internal, written and verbal
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project
• Travel to KPI Centers of Excellence, corporate offices, and client project sites as needed (estimate 25%-50%)

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple warehouse automation projects
• Proven ability to coordinate internal teams and third-party vendors
• Strong risk identification and mitigation skills
• Effective relationship-building with clients and vendors
• Strong financial and organizational management skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project

Skills

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Financial Management
• Risk Management

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Concierge Service
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork Program
• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
• Training & Development

Company

KPI Solutions is a national supply chain consulting and warehouse automation systems integrator. We help some of the biggest names in e-commerce, retail, and distribution move product faster and smarter. Our team of engineers, consultants, and project professionals across the country is growing fast and building the future of fulfillment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.