Sr. Project Manager

* Partner closely with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and the project core team to translate the Customer's requirements into defined scope and tasks for the project and ensures they are completed on time, on budget, and in good quality.
* Accountable for all Customer communication, documentation, and deliverables (e.g. Functional Design Specification, drawings, Acceptance Test Plan, etc.)
* Responsible for scheduling Contract Review team meeting with Contract Manager as part of the Project Kick-Off phase
* Review, interpret, and manage the contract and any subsequent changes after sales turnover with the support and counsel of the Contract Manager
* Partner with the Project Planner or Scheduler to create, communicate, and maintain the project plan/schedule utilizing established process, methods, and tools
* Ensure smooth handover to Customer Service and the external Customer with clearly defined and agreed upon actions for project close-out.
* Cooperate with the Site Manager and the EHS&S Group on the safety of people, systems, and environment as per company or legislative requirements.
* Conduct project assessments, capture LL's, and prepare final close out reports
* Accountable for project Risk and Opportunity management, including any risk mitigation strategies and actions with appropriate risk owners
* Responsible for the organization and management of the project team and resources.
* Responsible and accountable for any issues escalation to the line organizations.
* Conduct all required project team meetings (kick-offs, periodic or ad-hoc reviews), critical & steering committee meetings, and maintain a list of action items in the established project management system.
* Report project status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional and/or global Management.
* Responsible for monthly PSR workbook preparation with support from project controlling.
* Maintain good control over the cost development of the contract against budget and provide accurate forecast of future cost expenditure
* Develop and maintain the Project (Execution) Plan throughout the project lifecycle
* Ensure completion of all necessary specifications for third-party components, resale, etc. are accurate and complete; liaising with ME/CE Leads as needed to ensure completion; support Resale with communication and negotiation with suppliers as required
* Translate the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams (including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning)
* Identifies and resolves issues that affect engineering, procurement, manufacturing, or installation tasks to avoid negative impact on the project
* Ensures high degree of quality of output for all deliverables and the entire solution via adherence to established standards for processes, engineering quality, and standard work
* Act as main point of contact for project management, installation, procurement, external suppliers, manufacturing, etc. regarding all engineering deliverables
* Supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance or refine project execution process, standards, methods, and tools.
* Supports building or maintaining customer relationships and sales opportunities when appropriate

* Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results
* Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills
* Ability to navigate and operate in a highly matrixed global organization
* Ability to apply influence on project team and functional departments to take actions to mitigate risks in scope, cost and schedule internally and externally.
* Ability to take the initiative and ownership to make things happen for assigned projects

Knowledge of the constraints and methods for defining and demonstrating equipment, subsystem, and system performance criteria.
* Understanding of the dynamic handling characteristics, constraints, and risks associated with the wide range of materials handled within a complex material handling system.
* Understanding and knowledge of various controls architectures, related controls levels, and the functionality of controls domains, inclusive of WMS and WCS integration.
* Knowledge and ability to identify and develop the proper team skills required for the successful implementation of the various products and subsystems employed in complex systems inclusive of mechanical, controls, software, and installation.
* Ability to develop detailed project schedules of all in-scope engineering, installation, and integration activities as well as explicit and implicit out-of-scope milestones by others (i.e. owners and general contractors) impacting project execution.
* Knowledge of 3rd party procurement including development of RFPs/RFQs, bid review and assessment, and contract award in cooperation with purchasing resources.
* Experience with the coordination of on-site activities involving many (sub)contractors vying for the same space and time windows.