Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for ensuring all projects and associates working under their leadership deliver on time on budget and within scope. The Sr. PM is a recognized technical authority in the areas of Material Handling Systems (MHS) Control Systems and Warehouse Management. They will be responsible for delegating tasks as well as personally developing delivering and leading discussions pertaining to reports for both Fortna management and client leadership. Experience needs to include a broad understanding of project management understanding and showcasing judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple large complex projects with $30M budgets
• Utilizes a broad understanding of project governance activities and tools in the delivery of projects and management of project risks
• Executes general processes associated with change controls approvals and information exchange involving both internal and external stakeholders and subcontractors
• Defines workflows jobs and reporting relationships of a project team
• Mitigates scope schedule and cost risks both internally and with customers
• Supports the development of departmental budgets and business plans for functional areas
• Manages and drives changes in a project actively resulting in Project Change Notice (PCN)
• Exhibits superior leadership skills by developing organizational goals and objectives
• Leverages progressive experience and knowledge to evaluate and compare material handling alternatives and technologies when supporting the design and implementation of solutions
• Applies a broad understanding of supply chain concepts processes and trends in the design and implementation of solutions
• Leads one or more external and/or internal projects or work streams of intermediate size scope budget and complexity
• Demonstrates continuous consulting skills in support of problem resolutions ensures client acceptance of agreed deliverables provides critical support on approach and methods and helps with developing closed-loop communications for project stakeholders
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic by consistently practicing strong values such as integrity dedication and professionalism
• Effectively builds strong project teams and understands development needs in self and others
• Provides leadership as a Resource Manager as business needs require
• Delegates project tasks based on junior staff members individual strengths skill sets and experience levels
• Build strong relationships by applying strong interpersonal communication and listening skills

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience or 13 years of work experience in one of the following disciplines: industrial mechanical or civil engineering; industrial or construction management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and ability to develop and manage project budgets and perform the level of financial analysis to evaluate a project
• Supreme level project management skills demonstrated through requisite knowledge and experience
• Superior proficiency in the understanding of managing both indirectly and directly across multiple workstreams and projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams remotely
• Leads by example through developing broad project leadership that effectively assigns responsibilities and sets clear expectations while assuring a high level of understanding
• Distinguished understanding of listening oral and written communication competencies
• Exceptional skills for solving complex problems and developing solutions as well as teaching and developing others
• Advanced business acumen competencies demonstrating general understanding and intermediate skills with proven application
• Highly advanced and demonstrated skills in developing and managing budgets across multiple projects work-streams and programs
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with Project Accountants in the management and communication of the budget
• High-level time management with proven experience delivering projects of increased scope and complexity on time and on budget
• Excellent presentation development and delivery abilities
• Advanced client management abilities
• Highly proficient understanding of PM software Microsoft Office Excel Word PowerPoint Project and SharePoint

Working conditions: When working in-office there may be periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time. The ability to speak and clearly hear in-person and by telephone; use of hands to handle feel or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise levels in this work environment are usually quiet. In adherence to ADA reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

When traveling to client sites essential requirements may involve a physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing bending stooping and/or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet to moderate to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves hardhats and devices to protect eyes mouth or hearing will be worn as necessary.

All Associates are entitled to work in environments where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Alongside Fortna taking the appropriate steps to provide information on the Health and Safety requirements of the country they are working in it is the Associates responsibility to ensure they are aware of and follow these Health and Safety requirements noting that regulations can vary significantly from one country to another.

Associates are reminded that they have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. Associates must follow Fortnas policies and guidelines and cooperate at all times with their co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements. If in doubt Associates should speak with their Resource Manager or a Site Manager within the country they are visiting.

This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.

The base salary range for this role is $115900 to $173800. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location level job-related knowledge skills experience and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition status with regard to public assistance veteran status citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.) or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.