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About The Position
Körber is seeking a Project Manager to lead or support integrated automated material handling projects across North America. This role involves overseeing administrative, contractual, technical, and financial components to ensure alignment with organizational goals, performance specifications, project schedules, and budgets. The Project Manager will manage cross-functional teams and subcontractors, while being accountable for delivery outcomes, risk mitigation, budget performance, and jobsite safety. Körber fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, developing future technologies and supporting talents to reach their full potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience may be considered
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with increasing responsibility and complexity in automation, parcel, warehouse, or related industries
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as required
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools and ERP/project management systems, with strong project planning and execution capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, including large-scale projects (>$10M) or several small to mid-sized projects (>$1M)
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing vendors to support successful project delivery
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and produce clear, concise documentation and status reports
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail, including prioritizing tasks, tracking deliverables, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality outcomes
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in complex environments
- Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with cross-functional or international teams
Responsibilities
- Work independently under the direction of the Senior Program Manager to manage assigned projects across the full lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors, establishing priorities, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration across departments
- Ensure system designs align with contractual and technical requirements by coordinating closely with cross-functional teams
- Develop, maintain, and control the project master schedule to ensure timely project execution and completion
- Monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports (daily, weekly, or monthly) to stakeholders as required
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and project participants, maintaining clear and consistent communication
- Maintain responsibility for the project budget and financial performance, ensuring delivery within or below financial targets while managing risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage contract changes and required approvals, identify opportunities for process improvement, provide leadership and guidance to project teams, and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance
- Paid time off for parental leave
- 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
- 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid short and long-term disability plans
- Company-paid basic life insurance plans
- Educational programs
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
