Deputy Program Manager, Intralogistics & Program Delivery

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the Client program portfolio, coordinating between Sales, Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure objectives and commitments are met. The role acts as Program Manager’s delegate when required, providing leadership across planning, execution, escalation management and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program/project management, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in program/project management or related fields.
• Strong analytical, planning, scheduling and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with customer-facing reporting and KPI management.
• Knowledge of risk management and corrective action processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership; cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Demand Planning including forecasting, capacity analysis and leadership briefings.
• Assist Sales in evaluating opportunities and supporting bid/no-bid decisions.
• Develop and analyze schedules, critical path activities and program risks.
• Collect and analyze project performance data to improve planning, costing, contracting, and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and corrective actions.
• Support management of escalations, RCA, 8D processes and action closure.
• Monitor and communicate program KPIs to leadership and customers.
• Serve as primary contact for customer specification management and program compliance.
• Prepare and manage Customer Business Reviews and executive communications.
• Coordinate responses to inquiries and active program issues with vendors.

Skills

Program/Project management

Analytical

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM or related field

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support the Client program portfolio, coordinating between Sales, Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure objectives and commitments are met. The role acts as Program Manager’s delegate when required, providing leadership across planning, execution, escalation management and customer engagement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in program/project management, strong analytical and communication skills,