ILUS - Senior Manager-Project Management

Daifuku • Bolingbrook, IL

4d • 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! This role manages a team of Project Managers, oversees performance reviews and goal setting, and ensures adherence to Wynright standards for project management processes and procedures. The Senior Manager will manage 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

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
• Writes and administers Performance Reviews
• Completes yearly Goal Setting for his/her team
• Manages Project Management team process and Procedure adherence to Wynright standards

What This Job Offers

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