Sr Solution Project Manager

Tasks and Qualifications

• Manages the solutions proposed to customers. Includes management of all pre-contract deliverables performed by the internal team from initial meetings through firm quote within the set deadline and budget framework in compliance with the offer process.
• Identifies Applicability of Dematic Standard Sub Systems in earliest stage of pre-qualification sales cycle (assure solutions are data driven).
• Owns proposal plan and communication of initial deliverable dates and subsequent changes to it.
• Acts as the main contact for assigned Sales Region Director and Account Managers during all stages of the sales cycle.
• Supports the Solution Consultant who will lead customer engagements during planning phase.
• Maintains thorough understanding of the customer’s requirements (technical and commercial) to function as the voice of the customer internally.
• Captures and coordinates customer workshops in cooperation with Sales and other internal departments.
• Promotes and partners with Solution Development Managers to assign necessary resources to project, including Consultants, Solution Concept Developers, Engineers, and Software Consultants.
• Identify resource issues to Solution Development Executive Leadership for resolution.
• Supports the Account Manager in Winning Strategy and High-Vis Meetings.
• Trusts and relies on team members to be the subject matter experts for project work.
• Captures and coordinates customer workshops in cooperation with Sales and other internal departments.
• Supports the Account Manager in Winning Strategy and High-Vis Meetings.
• Coordinates with Sales to define the definition of deliverables in the Solution Request and delivery dates.
• Ensures timely and clear handovers through quality gates such as concept, tech and pricing reviews and project turnovers.
• Coordinates with Project Management on Clarifications and Change Orders during Project Kickoff Period, including ORA’s.
• Attends Project Close-Out/Lessons Learned Meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years of direct applicable project management experience.
• 4+ years automation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge with the operations and flows of a Distribution Center preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability and experience working effectively in a self-directed, proactive, results-oriented, complex, fast paced environment across all levels.
• Demonstrates experience in driving initiatives, while holding teams accountable for results and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including an ability to communicate with the senior leadership team, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Models our Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with AutoCAD and 3D Design preferred, by not required.
• Proficient in Salesforce preferred.
• Willingness to travel 5 - 10%.