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
Company Overview
Storage Solutions - A Jungheinrich Company is comprised of a team of warehouse and automation design experts who collaborate and partner with distribution or fulfillment operations throughout North America and worldwide. It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://storage-solutions.com/.