Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kardex is a global manufacturer of dynamic storage, retrieval, and distribution systems, including high-speed Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems. The Senior Project Manager leads complex implementation projects from sales handover through final acceptance, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and cross-functional coordination.
Responsibilities
- The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading large, complex implementation projects from sales handover through final acceptance. This role manages all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and customer satisfaction. It requires coordination across engineering, software, supply chain, installation partners, and service teams to ensure successful execution and alignment with customer requirements
- The Senior Project Manager provides strategic input during the sales phase, supports solution development, and ensures structured transitions between sales, realization, and service. Responsibilities include financial oversight, forecasting, margin protection, change order negotiation, and proactive risk management. The role also contributes to organizational development by mentoring project managers, improving project tools and processes, and supporting governance standards
Skills
- Advanced project leadership — Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑phase automation or logistics projects with complex technical, operational, and commercial requirements
- Cross‑functional coordination — Proven success aligning engineering, software, supply chain, installation partners, and service teams toward unified project outcomes
- Strategic communication — Ability to communicate clearly with executive stakeholders, translate technical concepts into business impacts, and manage expectations across diverse audiences
- Commercial and financial acumen — Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, margin protection, contract terms, and change‑order negotiation
- Risk and governance discipline — Strong capability in identifying risks early, implementing mitigation plans, and maintaining structured project governance
- Process improvement mindset — Ability to evaluate existing tools, templates, and workflows and contribute to continuous improvement across the project organization
- Mentorship and team development — Experience guiding project managers or junior team members, supporting skill development, and reinforcing best practices
- Technical literacy — Comfortable working with automation systems, warehouse technologies, IT integrations, and design tools such as AutoCAD and project management platforms
- Customer‑centric approach — Ability to understand customer operations, anticipate needs, and maintain strong long‑term relationships
- Adaptability in growth environments — Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving organization with shifting priorities and emerging processes
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in intralogistics and automation.
- A collaborative engineering environment with strong technical expertise.
- Professional development within a fast-growing AutoStore business.
- Exposure to cutting-edge ASRS technology and innovative installation methods
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