Project Manager

At Dematic, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation through completion. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to quality and contractual requirements.

We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will Do

• Lead the execution of projects throughout their lifecycle, from sales handover and project kick-off to customer acceptance and close-out.
• Partner with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and core project team to translate customer requirements into a defined project scope, deliverables, and activities.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer communication, project documentation, and deliverables, including functional design specifications, drawings, and acceptance test plans.
• Review and manage contractual requirements and changes, working closely with the Contract Manager.
• Collaborate with the Project Planner or Scheduler to develop, communicate, and maintain the project schedule.
• Manage the project budget, monitor costs and variances, and provide forecasts for future expenditures.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan, ensuring alignment across teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including mitigation plans, actions, and assigned owners.
• Coordinate project teams and resources, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Lead project meetings, including kick-offs, periodic reviews, and steering committee meetings, while tracking action items in the established project management system.
• Report project performance and status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional, and global leadership, as appropriate.
• Prepare monthly Project Status Review (PSR) workbooks with support from Project Controlling.
• Work with engineering teams to translate technical and contractual requirements into deliverables, including design and layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning.
• Partner with Mechanical and Controls Engineering leads to complete specifications for third-party components and resale items; support supplier discussions and negotiations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager and EHS&S team to promote the safety of people, systems, and the environment in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure customer and partner concerns are addressed by the appropriate teams.
• Lead project assessments, document lessons learned, and prepare final close-out reports.
• Coordinate a smooth handover to Customer Service and the customer, with clear and agreed-upon actions for project close-out.

What We Are Looking For

• 6–8 years of experience in project management, with a track record of managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and contractual changes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong customer communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to translate technical and contractual requirements into clear project deliverables and actions.
• Experience monitoring project costs, preparing forecasts, and reporting project performance.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects toward successful completion.