Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Körber Supply Chain develops end-to-end supply chain automation and material handling solutions. The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional technical projects, managing project teams, budgets, timelines, risks, stakeholders, vendors, safety, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- You will define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- You will oversee the full project execution lifecycle from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with contractual, financial, operational, and customer requirements
- You will create and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; track project activities, forecast resource demands and expenditures, and proactively manage budget and schedule deviations
- You will identify scope changes, assess associated cost and schedule impacts, and communicate changes and recommendations to customers and stakeholders
- You will serve as the primary point of contact for client-facing communications, technical documentation, project updates, and coordination meetings
- You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, customer service, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution and issue resolution
- You will lead project risk management and escalation efforts by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and resolving project-related risks and issues across departments
- You will ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements, including oversight of third-party vendors and suppliers and translation of contractual requirements into engineering deliverables
- You will lead project-related procurement activities in partnership with Supply Chain Procurement, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory coordination
- You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle in coordination with site managers, environmental teams, and the Site Safety Manager
- You will conduct project performance reviews and lessons-learned analyses at key milestones and project closure, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and future project recommendations
- You will travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
Skills
- You have obtained a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
- You have gained 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles
- You have proven experience managing complex, large-scale technical projects in material handling, logistics, or automation
- You have proven experience managing large-scale projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning within the warehouse, distribution, or logistics industry
- You have a strong understanding of system integration project execution processes, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities
- You have exceptional planning, organizational, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and operate effectively in a matrixed environment under pressure
- You have demonstrated adaptability, change management, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills in dynamic environments with changing priorities
- You are proficient in project management tools, including MS Project, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite
- You have strong financial and analytical acumen related to cost forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning
- You have demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality and driving continuous improvement across complex project environments
- You have experience working effectively within multicultural and global team environments
- Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
- Your advanced degree or certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are preferred
Benefits
- Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
- Paid time off for parental leave
- 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
- 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid basic life insurance plans
- Educational programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Hybrid work schedule for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or the Charlotte, NC offices, with three days per week in the office
- Remote work for individuals located outside of the Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or Charlotte, NC areas
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