Software Project Manager

Bastian Material Handling • Louisville, KY

70d

About The Position

The Project Manager provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various software development and automation projects, including coordinating team members, material, and equipment. The Project Manager will ensure that all specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. By being the single point of contact to our customers a proactive, positive, problem solving approach is crucial. Projects are installed throughout the U.S. and all of North America.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3 to 5 years of related experience. Preferred Discipline: Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 50-60% overnight travel.
• PMP Certification a plus.
• Strong computer skills with: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Databases (SQL Server and Oracle).
• Previous project management experience preferred.
• Experience with material handling systems and/or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Submit weekly Project Reports to keep the customer continually updated, hold teleconferences, and schedule face-to-face meetings.
• Learn the customer's business to best represent its needs to the BSS team.
• The PM must continually manage the project budget, approve all purchases, approve all invoices, and constantly try to improve the financial standing of the project (cutting costs, not quality).
• The PM will create the initial Gantt chart using an BSS Project Schedule Template in conjunction with the Scheduling Manager.
• Be an integral participant in the testing, debugging, and eventual turnover of the system to the customer.
• Provide key input about the customer's operations to ensure that BSS creates the best design possible for the customer.
• Manage all Financial Aspects of the Project.
• Perform all Scheduling of Project Events.
• On-site Implementation.
• Project Design Input.
• Provide Long-term Customer Support.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees