Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Under direct guidance from a senior project manager, this position oversees a complex small project, multiple smaller projects or phase(s) of a larger project and has responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). The position interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end users, distributors, and vendors; it also ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

The Project Manager I must own specific project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team.

• Act as the point person for client communications during implementation.
• Manages the project schedule using the recommended project management tools and processes to drive completion within the agreed timeline.
• Partner with Senior Project Manager to manage the list of project deliverables and change management in accordance with established business processes.
• Develops resource plans to manage resources effectively such as maintaining project budgets and a detailed project cost variance report.
• Manages the project to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Track invoice dates and proactively communicate changes/updates.
• Ascertain complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• With guidance and mentorship handle conflict situations effectively
• Develop and deliver communications with cross-functional and diverse teams effectively to meet project objectives to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Organize and conduct weekly status meetings along with generating weekly status reports.
• Coordinate legal aspects of the project, with support of legal team, including subcontractor agreements, permit applications, and site inspections.
• Oversee daily activities of subcontractors during contract implementation. Ensure contractors follow industry standards for workmanship.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, management preferred, or equivalent related experience required
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Conveyor, Racking, Storage Systems and Advancing Technologies (Robotics, Goods to Person Systems etc.)
• Excellent problem solving, judgment making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Well-developed verbal/interpersonal skills with strong organizational, problem solving and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, priority setting, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate with internal team members and drive changes or decisions necessary for project execution.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings with assistance from engineering preferred
• AutoCAD viewer & Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, SharePoint) experience preferred.
• Experience with installation and/or integration of systems is preferred.
• Industry knowledge related to supply chain, logistics, material handling systems, and software is preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude preferred.

• Travel generally requires about 50% of your time but could be higher depending on project demands.
• Occasional weekend and night required as project deems necessary
• Working in office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities.
• Working in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Moving or traversing for an extended period.
• Occasional ascending and descending scaffolding and/or mezzanines.
• Operating computers for an extended period.
• Possible exposure to noise levels exceeding recommended DBA levels.
• Occasional movement and positioning of objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

*** Job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. ***