Senior Manager-Project Management

Daifuku • Bolingbrook, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support. If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Senior Manager, manages a team of Project Managers. Write and administer Performance Reviews. Complete yearly Goal Setting for his/her team. Manage Project Management team process and Procedure adherence to Wynright standards. Manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE ROLE

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced results-oriented environment
• Leadership skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software
• Manages project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors
• Creates and maintains a documented project plan and schedule; keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, issues and risk monitoring log
• Follows Wynright standards for documentation and software development
• Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
• Travels up to 50%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager