Associate Project Manager

SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/matching

PTO package

Medical benefits

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER in Tupelo, MS is seeking an Associate Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and contract requirements.

You will plan, coordinate, and track activities, monitor progress, manage stakeholder communication, and address risks and changes while upholding safety standards and site requirements. This role offers growth within a global intralogistics leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, engineering, or a related role.
• Foundational understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a project management environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution: Plan, coordinate, and track project activities from kickoff through completion, ensuring milestones stay on schedule.
• Monitor project performance: Track timelines, budgets, and progress; assist with status reports, forecasts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholders: Work closely with customers, internal teams, external partners, and the Site Manager to maintain communication.
• Manage risks and changes: Identify potential issues, project risks, and scope changes; support development of solutions and mitigation plans.
• Promote project success and safety: Assist with resolving project challenges, evaluating change requests, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and site safety requirements.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Industrial Engineering

Engineering Technology

Supply Chain Management

Job description

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Associate Project Manager

Full Time Tupelo, MS, US

Become part of our success story!

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.

As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow.

SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions.

We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work™ several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple.

We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us.

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large-scale projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer and contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Support project execution: Help plan, coordinate, and track project activities from kickoff through completion, ensuring milestones and deadlines stay on schedule.
• Monitor project performance: Track timelines, budgets, and progress while assisting with status reports, forecasts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate stakeholders: Work closely with customers, internal teams, external partners, and the Site Manager to maintain communication and keep projects moving forward.
• Manage risks and changes: Help identify potential issues, project risks, and scope changes while supporting the development of solutions and mitigation plans.
• Promote project success and safety: Assist with resolving project challenges, evaluating change requests, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and site‑specific safety requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, engineering, or a related role.
• Foundational understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a project management environment.

Nice to haves

• Project Management certification or willingness to pursue relevant certification.
• Exposure to industrial installations, material handling systems, or warehouse automation

***No Sponsorship***

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.