What are the responsibilities and job description for the ILUS - Senior Manager-Project Management position at Daifuku?
Overview
About Us
Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice- and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and support.
If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!
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
- 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 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
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
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