Senior Project Manager Senior Project Manager

Körber Group

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading integrated automated material handling projects across North America. This role oversees the administrative, contractual, technical, and financial components of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with performance specifications, and adherence to established schedules and budgets. The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages subcontractor coordination, and maintains accountability for overall project delivery, risk management, and financial outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility, ideally in automation, parcel, warehouse, or similar industries
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects (>$50M) with experience in cross-functional or international teams
• Strong project planning, execution, and organizational skills, including managing competing priorities, deadlines, and diverse stakeholders
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, managing vendor relationships, and using project scheduling tools and ERP/project management systems
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended hours during critical project phases
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, CSM, or similar certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communication
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors, setting priorities and resolving conflicts as needed
• Ensure system designs meet all contractual and technical requirements
• Develop, maintain, and control the project master schedule to ensure timely completion
• Monitor and report project progress on a weekly and monthly basis
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and project participants
• Manage risk throughout the project lifecycle and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain overall responsibility for the project budget, aiming to deliver results within or below financial targets
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering collaboration and team development
• Perform additional duties as required to support project execution and organizational objectives

Benefits

• Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid time off for parental leave
• 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• Company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
• Educational and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees