Manages material handling automation projects involving conveyors, machinery, robotics, controls, software, and structures. Oversees project planning, schedules, financials, resources, vendors, contracts, documentation, risks, issues, and change management across multiple locations. Provides project updates and ensures deliverables meet standards. Requires knowledge of warehouse management, fulfillment, supply chain logistics, automation, software development, accounting, and contracts. Travel up to 50%, with occasional evening and weekend work during go-live events.
Overview
About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
The Sr. Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.
*EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE*
Responsibilities- Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software
- Manages project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations
- Manages relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors
- Creates and maintains a documented project plan and schedule; keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, issues and risk monitoring log
- Follows Wynright standards for documentation and software development
- Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
- Travels up to 50%
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
- Project Management Professional certification
- Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
- Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
- Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
- Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
- Leadership skills
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
- Strong organization and collaborative skills
- Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events
- Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
Benefits Summary
- Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Company Observed Holidays
- Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
- Daifuku Intralogistics 401K Plan with a company match
- Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
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