Körber Supply Chain is a company that fosters innovation and collaboration, seeking passionate individuals to join their team. The Senior Project Manager will lead integrated automated material handling projects across North America, overseeing all administrative, contractual, technical, and financial aspects to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
- You will manage all aspects of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communication
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors, setting priorities and resolving conflicts as needed
- Ensure system designs meet all contractual and technical requirements
- Develop, maintain, and control the project master schedule to ensure timely completion
- You will monitor and report project progress on a weekly and monthly basis
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and project participants
- Manage risk throughout the project lifecycle and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Maintain overall responsibility for the project budget, aiming to deliver results within or below financial targets
- You will provide leadership and guidance to the project team, fostering collaboration and team development
- Perform additional duties as required to support project execution and organizational objectives
Requirements:
- You have a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience may also be considered
- 5–8+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility and complexity, ideally in automation, parcel, warehouse, or similar industries
- Proven track record of managing large-scale projects valued at over $10–$15 million
- Experience working in international or cross-functional team environments
- You have strong project planning and execution skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Proficiency in coordinating subcontractors and managing vendor relationships
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups in complex environments
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- You have a high level of organizational skill and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or Scrum
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools and familiarity with ERP or project management systems
- You are able to travel up to 50% or as required based on 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
- PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar certification—preferred but not required
- Experience managing cross-functional or remote teams
- Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- You are flexible to work extended hours during critical project phases