Project Manager- Operations

The Lanco Group is a diverse portfolio of world‑class companies with deep roots in heavy equipment manufacturing, terminal automation, supply chain solutions, and aftermarket support. Since 1954, we have been committed to delivering high‑quality products, innovative engineered solutions, and exceptional customer service across global markets.

As a multinational organization, The Lanco Group brings together leading brands in material handling, automation technology, logistics infrastructure, and industrial services. Our teams design and deliver solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily operations—providing reliability, safety, and efficiency our customers depend on. From engineering and manufacturing to project execution and customer support, we are committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As an Operations Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring project teams are aligned and working toward defined deliverables within established timelines and budgets. This role supports projects spanning business, operations, and technical domains and requires experience managing initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.

You will lead planning, execution, tracking, and reporting activities while coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This role emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and data‑driven decision‑making to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Assist with strategic alignment of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support project activities as needed
• Create and maintain project plans and track progress using JIRA and other project management tools
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date project documentation within centralized repositories
• Facilitate a working environment driven by accountability, ownership, and collaboration
• Coordinate project initiatives to measure effectiveness, outcomes, and realized benefits
• Develop project plans from external Statements of Work (SOWs) and internal task breakdowns
• Ensure project scope, business case, objectives, and success metrics are clearly defined, understood, measured, and reported
• Define KPIs to measure resource capacity, project valuation, cost, risk, status, and performance
• Understand and manage interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
• Ensure cross‑functional team leaders have a clear understanding of deliverables, timelines, and budgets
• Provide accurate, timely, and meaningful project status reporting to stakeholders
• Create, maintain, and improve standardized project management templates
• Conduct project postmortems, retrospectives, and continuous improvement sessions

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
• Communicate consistently and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain adherence to company‑wide policies and procedures
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Self‑motivated and accountable, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze information, develop alternatives, and drive solutions
• Excellent communication skills, delivering clear and accurate information across oral, written, and digital platforms
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills across varying organizational levels
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to blend Agile and Waterfall methodologies using a hybrid project management approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including system principles and best practices
• Experience using Power BI for data visualization, reporting,…