Senior Project Manager

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Your role in our team

• You will manage integrated automated material handling projects for our Express Parcel clients in North America.
• You will lead administrative, contractual, technical, and financial aspects of the projects.
• You will lead and organize the project team and develop effective relationships.
• You will ensure that the integrated system design meets all contractual performance and technical specification requirements.
• You will manage the project master schedule to achieve timely completion of the project per our contract, holding both internal and external resources, including the client, accountable for their commitments.
• You will report project status on both a weekly and monthly basis.
• You will act as the primary interface with the customer as well as key stakeholders.
• You will lead a multi-disciplined team consisting if both internal resources as well as sub-contractors; managing conflict, establishing priorities, coordinating many concurrent and sequencing activities. In addition you will develop the people associated with the team, promote effective interactions among many departments, and provide the project team with leadership.
• You will manage risks and seek opportunities.
• You will manage overall project budget, with the goal of concluding project at or below financial plan.
• You will exercise overall profit responsibility for the total project.
• You will perform other duties as required by management and as required by the demands of current projects.
  
  
  

Your profile

• You have a minimum Eight to Ten (8-10) years of Project Management experience demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity in the Parcel and/or Warehouse Automation space.
• You have executed projects in excess of $100M
• You have a BS Degree in Engineering or similar technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• You have experience managing a complex group of stakeholders within complex project environments.
• You have strong subcontractor management experience
• Experience working for an international organization is a plus.
• You have experience successfully operating in a cross-functional team environment
• You have excellent organization skills, detail oriented and the ability to work with a high work load with interruptions and deadlines in an open environment.
• You are able to travel up to 50%, and as warranted based upon project needs.
  
  
  

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 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.

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 annual base pay range for this role is estimated to be $140,000 - $175,000 at the time of posting
  
  
  

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: This job advertisement is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. 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.