Project Manager

BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intralogistics is seeking a Project Manager to oversee modernization projects and new sales initiatives within North America. The role demands strong technical skills and project management experience in the automation industry, emphasizing effective communication and proactive project execution. You'll work in a dynamic environment, managing significant budgets and delivering innovative solutions.

Benefits

Medical & Dental coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match

Free Life Insurance for all employees

Generous amount of paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant industrial PM experience is acceptable.
• Strong technical background in engineering.
• Experience in mechatronic/industrial automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 projects simultaneously ranging from CAD 50,000 to CAD 2,000,000.
• Develop and update project schedules while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coordinate communication with customers and stakeholders throughout project phases.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Planning

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, construction management)

PMP Certification (or ability to obtain within one year)

Job description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, 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

The Project Manager role is a hands-on position requiring excellent project management, technical, organizational and communication skills. This position is responsible for the planning, management, and execution of Customer Support upgrades and modernization projects for the Logistic/airport segments as well as New Sales projects within the Products segment within North America, Mexico, and Central America. The Project Manager will support both Customer Support and Products business segments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execution of modernization projects from contract signed to handover to customer.
• Managing several (10-20 projects) at the same time – ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 2,000,000.
• Organizing the projects through the Stage Gate model with planning, specifications, design, production, installation/commissioning planning and agreements to execute within the agreed timeframe.
• Continuous communication with customers, stakeholders, and the project team to ensure flow and commitment throughout the project.
• Being proactive and address opportunities and risks continuously
• Responsible for the overall project delivery, quality/capacity wise, technically, timeframe and financially.
• Develop and update project schedule.
• Create financial reporting and control the project budget.
• Technical support to site during installation, commissioning, and final testing.
• Compiling report, track project tasks, update monthly status reports.
• Coordination and preparation for meetings.
• Follow up on action points and expedite critical activities.
• Keep project documents updated and communicate changes to project team.
• Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
• Efficiently close out projects incl. making sure all customer documentation is created and stored.
• PM Support forCS and Products segments- approx. 50/50.

Qualifications

Requirements/Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical, electrical, software, construction management, or similar technical field. Alternatively, at least 5 years of relevant industrial PM experience.
• Project management experience with delivering projects, preferably in the mechatronic/industrial automation industry.
• Strong technical background (electrical, mechanical, marine engineer or similar).
• Process oriented and able to implement project management processes based on PMO standards.
• Skilled project manager with cross-cultural understanding and good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills; You can communicate with everyone.
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to motivate others toward success.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Essential skills include planning and budgeting, 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.
• Strong, independent decision-making ability. Self-starter and possess a strong work ethic with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.
• Participate in required on-going technical training to be a systems subject matter expert.
• Must be willing to travel and work as part of a global team of professionals as required (up to 25 % of the time).
• PMP Certification is required or must obtain PMI/PMP Certification within one year of hire.

Additional Information

BEUMERis an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of the benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical & Dental coverage (Supplemental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off

BEUMERis 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 local, provincial or federal laws. The Company offers accommodation as required in accordance with the applicable provincial human rights legislation. Please let the Company know if you require an accommodation in the interview and/or hiring process.