LS Project Manager

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees. As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow. SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions. We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work™ several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple. We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us. The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of medium to large projects from start to finish, ensuring projects are completed within the established contractually agreed specifications of time, quality, and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or computer science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years related project management experience in the material handling industry
Must be flexible to travel to project sites (up to 50%) based on business needs
Ability to work any shift, including evenings, overnight and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

PM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and directs all project activities to ensure smooth operations.
Closely monitors project status and performance against the project plan.
Promptly addresses and resolves any escalated conflicts or issues in conjunction with the Site Manager.
Manages all internal and external project stakeholders; acts as a liaison between the customer and the company’s project stakeholders (internal and external).
Prepares weekly/monthly status reports, to include forecasting any deviations in timelines and budget.
Conducts risk and opportunity assessments through regular communication with all stakeholders.
Implements mitigation plans as needed to minimize risk.
Evaluates the impact and risks of any change requests to the project scope; approves any changes that substantially impact the project scope, budget or schedule.
Monitors and ensures all OSHA and safety guidelines are being followed on site.