Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FORTNA partners with leading global brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations through intelligent software and innovative solutions. The Project Manager role is responsible for overseeing material handling projects including scope, schedule, and budget management up to $40 million, coordinating with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customers, and maintaining an on-site presence during installation. This position requires strong communication, scheduling, problem-solving, and leadership skills to ensure successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects up to $40M budget
- The ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner
- The ability to effectively communicate with the customer
- The ability to schedule and maintain engineering activities for projects
- The ability to develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues
- The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments
- The ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner
- The ability to recruit and evaluate talent to grow the department
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Makes tactical decisions and ensure their execution
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
- 50% time on project site
- Additional duties as assigned by the Program Executive
Skills
- 5+ years' experience in the material handling industry or site project management related
- Experience managing a department or focused work team
- Experience with detailed scheduling
- Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues
- Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments
- Experience managing a budget up to $40m
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or Construction Management, or related experience strongly preferred
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