[Remote] Senior Automation Project Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Storage Solutions - A Jungheinrich Company is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager to independently oversee the implementation of intralogistics projects. This role involves managing all phases from contract signing to customer acceptance, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the implementation of automated logistics systems with rack operating equipment, materials handling technology and warehouse control including responsibility for timely and cost-effective project implementation
- Allocation of subcontractors with Purchasing
- Acting as interface between customer and internal/external partners/suppliers from incoming orders
- Coordination of all functions in the project
- Maintaining an updated schedule for distribution internally and externally
- Weekly reporting to the internal and external team
- Monthly reporting to management
- Transfer of projects from planning/design
- Specification and detailed clarification of the scope of supply and services
- Active participation in discussions on IT requirements specifications
- Continuous distribution of updated working drawings
- Acting as contact person for customers and partners within the scope of construction site coordination
- Compliance with quality, cost and scheduling requirements throughout the project
- Creation of risk assessments
- Construction management and support for commissioning
- Monitoring and assessment of contractual services
- Compilation of the complete documentation
- Preparation and execution of acceptances
- Transfer of projects to After Sales Service
Skills
- Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT or industrial engineering with a focus on materials handling technology/logistics or comparable education is a plus
- A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in project management role or in project management in a relevant area, ideally in the role of general contractor (m/f)
- Knowledge in the field of logistics, specialist area materials handling technology, automated warehouse technology, control technology and IT for material flow systems
- Extensive experience in the implementation of turnkey materials handling and warehouse technology or of sub-areas
- Expert use of MS Office (particularly MS Project and Excel)
- Can read CAD drawings developed by the team
- Stylistically confident spoken and written English (conversational)
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong work ethics
- Strong communication skills
- Fast Paced Multi Tasker
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vison Benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- Company HSA Contribution
- Professional Growth Opportunities
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