ILUS - Sr. Project Manager

Daifuku • Bolingbrook, IL

5d

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies. The role plans and oversees projects from execution through completion, manages project financials and resources across potentially multiple locations, and coordinates relationships and contracts with partners and vendors. The Project Manager maintains project plans, schedules, records, documentation, updates, and risk and issue tracking in accordance with Wynright standards. The role requires travel up to 50% and may involve weekend and evening work, particularly during project go-live events. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 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 and listening skills.
• Strong organization and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software.
• Manage project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations.
• Manage relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors.
• Create and maintain a documented project plan and schedule.
• Keep complete project records, including a change log, action items, and issue and risk monitoring logs.
• Follow Wynright standards for documentation and software development.
• Provide verbal and written project updates, including information about in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks.
• Travel up to 50%.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and company-observed holidays.
• Health insurance, including prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for the employee and dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care expenses.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Voluntary and company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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