BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!
Job Description
General Responsibility:
This position requires an experienced Project Manager possessing well-developed people and project management skills and sound business judgment. Must have a demonstrable record of success on medium to large scale warehouse automation projects, strong leadership, and management skills as well as effective decision-making capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project's required performance, schedule and profitability targets and work diligently to meet or exceed those targets
Maintain customer focus. As the primary customer contact for BEUMER, maintain a positive relationship, understand the customer needs and challenges, and support development of solutions to meet those needs and challenges for the success of the customer and BEUMER.
Integrated part of the PM team (PM, SW PM, and Sub-PMs) who, as a team, are responsible for the fulfilment of the customer contract and (internal and external) commercial requirements
Serve as Global PM, responsible for execution of the project scope locally and with our supporting Group Companies
Lead a multi-disciplined project team throughout the complete project life cycle
Develop and maintain detailed schedule and cost planning
Mange key project management processes such as Scope management, Supply chain management, Change management, Risk management, Claim Management, etc.
Coordinate and develop scope and price for change order opportunities. Negotiate acceptance with the customer
Serve as a proactive leader/problem solver addressing complex issues and situations as they arise
Solve multicomplex technical issues - and manage and direct multi-discipline, highly specialized design teams, working in cross border organizational networks (during the project execution phase.)
Active support of Procurement in creation and reviewing of detailed technical specification for sub-contract and supplier work packages
Project risk management together with the PM team - identify and assess technical project risks, mitigate threats, and capitalize on opportunities
Manage and enhance relationships with the Customer, Consultants, Suppliers and Trade
Track project progress, variances, and recovery; identify trends; mitigate potential cost overruns and provide accurate revenue forecasts
Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
University graduate in Engineering-mechanical, electrical, software, construction management, or similar technical field
PMP Certification is required or must obtain PMI/PMP Certification within one year of hire
Minimum 3 years "hands-on" Project Management experience of increasing responsibility, leading teams in project delivery, minimum $5M with demonstrable positive results
Experience with a variety of project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build).
Able to travel to job sites, as required for position- up to 35%
Required Experience / Skills / Abilities:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills along with demonstrable leadership capabilities in creating unified and motivated project teams
Essential skills include planning and budgeting, estimating, contract management, project administration, and decision-making / creative problem-solving skills
Work closely with team members and decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery
Able to interface with all members of the organization in a professional, calm, helpful and courteous manner - including Senior Executive Management, Project Management, and external stakeholders
Process oriented and able to implement project management processes based on Group Company and PMI standards
Strong, independent decision-making ability. Self-starter and possess a strong work ethic with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations
High degree of personal integrity and the ability to serve as a mentor to co-workers
Warehouse automation, logistics systems, distribution center or construction management experience strongly preferred
Commitment Required: Ability to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; overwhelming desire to win and to be part of a winning team; able to travel as needed.
Additional Information
BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do!
Generous medical & dental benefits for you AND your eligible dependents
401k Retirement Plan with a generous match because we care about your future
Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
Generous amount of paid time off
Long-term disability (yes, we cover that too!)
BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under the law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.