Senior Project Manager

Körber Group

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field; equivalent industry experience acceptable
  • 5-8+ years of project management experience in automation, parcel, warehouse, or similar industries
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects over $50 million
  • Strong project planning and execution capabilities
  • Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups effectively
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies like Agile or Waterfall
  • PMP or CSM certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of assigned projects including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality
  • Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors
  • Ensure designs meet contractual and technical requirements
  • Maintain and control the project master schedule
  • Monitor and report project progress weekly and monthly
  • Serve as primary contact for internal stakeholders and project participants
  • Manage risks and identify process improvement opportunities
  • Lead project team development and collaboration

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
  • Paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days of personal time and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA/HSA options
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to six percent
  • Company-paid benefits including vision insurance, disability, life insurance, and educational programs
Full Job Description
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading integrated automated material handling projects across North America. This role oversees the administrative, contractual, technical, and financial components of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with performance specifications, and adherence to established schedules and budgets. The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages subcontractor coordination, and maintains accountability for overall project delivery, risk management, and financial outcomes. Your role in our team • You will manage all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communication • Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors, setting priorities and resolving conflicts as needed • Ensure system designs meet all contractual and technical requirements • Develop, maintain, and control the project master schedule to ensure timely completion • You will monitor and report project progress on a weekly and monthly basis • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and project participants • Manage risk throughout the project lifecycle and identify opportunities for process improvement • Maintain overall responsibility for the project budget, aiming to deliver results within or below financial targets • You will provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering collaboration and team development • Perform additional duties as required to support project execution and organizational objectives Your profile • You have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience • 10+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility, ideally in automation, parcel, warehouse, or similar industries • Proven track record managing large-scale projects (>$50M) with experience in cross-functional or international teams • Strong project planning, execution, and organizational skills, including managing competing priorities, deadlines, and diverse stakeholders • Experience coordinating subcontractors, managing vendor relationships, and using project scheduling tools and ERP/project management systems • Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting • Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, with attention to detail • Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended hours during critical project phases; PMP, CSM, or similar certification preferred but not required • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs • Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary • Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel • Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Your benefits • You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays • You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent • You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs Your working environment at Körber Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA. This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting. Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you! Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site. #LI-BH1 #LI-Hybrid Apply now and join our team! Ready for your next step? Click on 'Apply now' to get started right away! As long as the position is advertised, you can apply at any time.

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