Senior Manager-Project Management

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

Senior Manager manages a team of Project Managers. Write and administer Performance Reviews. Complete yearly Goal Setting for his/her team. Manage Project Management team process and Procedure adherence to Wynright standards. Manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment machines software controls and technologies.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE ROLE**

• 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%

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional certification (preferred)
• 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

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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