Senior Project Manager Senior Project Manager

Körber Group

75d

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects aligning with project requirements and client expectations. This role will lead project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex technical programs with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget across material handling, logistics, warehouse, distribution, and automation systems.
• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, MS Office suite)
• Strong understanding of system integration project execution and interdependencies, combined with financial and analytical acumen in cost forecasting and resource planning
• Demonstrated the ability to manage stakeholders, negotiate effectively, plan and organize complex projects, and drive results through indirect teams in dynamic, cross-functional environments

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, defining timelines, managing scope, and controlling budget in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; tracks progress, forecasts resources, and aligns costs with scope and schedule
• Manage project financials, including budget analysis, forecasting, and proactive mitigation of cost and schedule variances
• Identifies scope changes, assesses cost and schedule impacts, and leads customer discussions to align on required adjustments
• Serve as the primary client-facing contact, managing all customer communications, technical documentation, status reporting, and coordination meetings
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, supply chain, site operations, and customer service) to ensure successful execution
• Provide technical leadership by translating contractual and specification requirements into clear deliverables for engineering and execution teams
• Lead risk management, issue escalation, and resolution efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks across departments
• Oversee procurement and vendor management in coordination with Supply Chain, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory verification
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements, capturing lessons learned and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees