Manager, Project Management

FORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. The role involves overseeing the Project Management function, leading a team of Project Managers to ensure successful project execution from initiation to completion while fostering professional growth and implementing performance-based metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Project Management team, ensuring project milestones are met with a focus on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Develop and implement scalable processes and performance metrics that align with business objectives and support continuous improvement across the project lifecycle
• Empower, mentor, and develop Project Managers to foster professional growth, accountability, and team performance. Build a culture of excellence and ownership
• Act as a key liaison between project teams and executive leadership, providing regular updates on deliverables, risks, and resolution strategies
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and timely problem resolution
• Conduct regular resource planning and capacity analysis to effectively assign personnel in a dynamic project environment
• Ensure compliance with budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Conduct regular project health reviews to track progress and proactively mitigate issues
• Execute essential administrative and managerial responsibilities, including performance reviews, time and expense approvals, and team development planning
• Provide guidance and support to Project Managers on scheduling, budgeting, supplier coordination, and customer communications

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Proven ability to establish and track meaningful KPIs that enhance project and organizational performance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing project management professionals in a fast-paced environment
• Deep knowledge of the full project execution lifecycle, including sales, estimating, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve project management processes for operational excellence
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of overall project management experience
• At least 5 years of experience managing and developing a team, preferably in the material handling industry
• Strong background in material handling systems preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other scheduling software is a plus