Project Manager - Mobile Automation

KION Group•Lewisville, TX

5d•$65,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will be part of the Dematic Mobile Automation team! Dematic Mobile Automation is the world-leading, fast-growing, innovative frontrunner in the development of mobile robotics, robotic fleet controllers and cloud-based fleet logistics management systems. Dematic has a focus on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. AGVs are fully autonomous robots that move and transport items in production, warehouse, and distribution centers without manual intervention or permanent conveying systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
2-5 years of project management experience
Prior experience managing people or processes
Experience in project management, product development lifecycle, or process management
Experience managing automation projects that include (but are not limited to): automated guided vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems, warehouse management software, etc.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and ERP systems
Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Strong meeting facilitation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Ability to understand information quickly, derive insight, synthesize information clearly and concisely, and devise solutions
Inclination to take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives and independently drive for results
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization within and outside of the company
Demonstrated self-confidence, honesty, and integrity
Excellent Negotiation Skills

Responsibilities

Managing the overall teams and project items for automation projects
Develop and manage multiple concurrent project plan schedules while monitoring projects daily to track progress against the work plan schedules
Interfaces with the customer as a primary point of contact on projects
Identify and Manage Scope, Time, Risk, and Stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Routinely communicate project status, resource utilization, and high-level project schedule to executive management and related project team members
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial performance of the project
Align cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals and to help resolve conflicting priorities.
Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results
Align, monitor, and drive to closure project milestones and technical deliverables
Ensuring that Dematic leadership has a comprehensive understanding of projects, timelines, dependencies, etc.
Holding regular status meetings and documenting project status
Completing and submitting internal and external status reports
Seeking out, implementing, and documenting problem resolutions
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Following up on open issues and action items to ensure they are resolved