Sr. Project Manager

KION Group•Wauwatosa, WI

About The Position

Dematic has an immediate need for a senior level project manager to lead a new and exciting project. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to make a significant impact, managing large-scale projects ($100M+) while ensuring customer deliverables are met and internal KPIs and stakeholder expectations are achieved. The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and requires over 50% travel within the United States and Canada. Dematic is part of KION, a global supply chain solutions company with over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, providing smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains. KION's international brands, including Linde Material Handling, STILL, Baoli, Fenwick, and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation, and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. The company values Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence, and is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Excel at leadership
Successfully managed several large scale projects ($100M+)
Focus on meeting customer deliverables while achieving internal KPIs and key stakeholder expectations
Solid track record in project management
Demonstrate strong project management skills
Passion for flawless execution and elite solutions
Ability to travel 50%+ within the United States and Canada

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and the project core team to translate the Customer's requirements into defined scope and tasks for the project.
Ensure these tasks are completed on time, on budget, and in good quality.
Accountable for all customer communication, documentation, and deliverables, including Functional Design Specifications, drawings, and Acceptance Test Plans.
Scheduling Contract Review team meetings with the Contract Manager as part of the Project Kick-Off phase.
Reviewing, interpreting, and managing the contract and any changes after sales turnover with support from the Contract Manager.
Collaborating with the Project Planner or Scheduler to build, communicate, and maintain the project plan/schedule using established processes, methods, and tools.
Supervising and managing overall project budget, schedule, and any changes or variances that arise during the project lifecycle.
Ensuring a smooth handover to Customer Service and the external Customer with clearly defined and agreed-upon actions for project close-out.
Cooperation with the Site Manager and the EHS&S Group on the safety of people, systems, and the environment as per company or legislative requirements.
Conducting project assessments, capturing lessons learned, and preparing final close-out reports.
Accountability for project Risk and Opportunity management, including risk mitigation strategies and actions with appropriate risk owners.
Organization and management of the project team and resources.
Ensuring that customer and partner concerns are addressed and resolved effectively by the line organizations.
Conducting all required project team meetings (kick-offs, periodic or ad-hoc reviews), critical & steering committee meetings, and maintaining a list of action items in the established project management system.
Reporting project status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional, and/or global Management.
Preparing monthly PSR workbooks with support from project controlling.
Maintaining good control over the cost development of the contract against budget and providing detailed forecasts of future cost expenditures.
Developing and maintaining the Project (Execution) Plan throughout the project lifecycle.
Presenting with ME/CE Leads to ensure completion of vital specifications for third-party components and resale.
Supporting Resale by presenting and negotiating with suppliers as needed.
Translating the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning.