Senior Manager-Project Management

Daifuku

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of project management experience.
  • Project Management Professional certification (preferred).
  • Knowledge of material handling, warehouse management systems, and supply chain logistics.
  • Experience with automation projects, including machines and robotics.
  • Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute material handling equipment projects involving machinery and controls.
  • Manage project financials and resources across various locations.
  • Cultivate relationships and negotiate contracts with partners and vendors.
  • Document project plans and schedules, maintaining a comprehensive project record.
  • Ensure adherence to Wynright standards in documentation and processes.
  • Provide updates on project progress, deliverables, and risks.
  • Travel up to 50% for project management duties.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic project management team.
  • Engagement with diverse automation projects across multiple sites.
  • Professional growth through goal setting and performance reviews.
  • Supportive company culture adhering to Wynright standards.
  • Travel experiences which enhance project exposure and networking.
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Summary

Senior Manager, manages a team of Project Managers. Write and administer Performance Reviews. Complete yearly Goal Setting for his/her team. Manage Project Management team process and Procedure adherence to Wynright standards. Manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE ROLE**

Responsibilities
  • Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software
  • Manages project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations
  • Manages relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors
  • Creates and maintains a documented project plan and schedule; keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, issues and risk monitoring log
  • Follows Wynright standards for documentation and software development
  • Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
  • Travels up to 50%
Qualifications
  • Bachelor27s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
  • Project Management Professional certification (preferred)
  • 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 skills and listening skills
  • Strong organization and collaborative skills
  • Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go-live events

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