External Title Project Manager-Intralogistics

Daifuku North America; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Utah is seeking a Project Manager to lead material handling automation projects across locations. You will coordinate structures, conveyors, robotics and software, manage budgets, resources and stakeholder contracts to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in project management, a Bachelor's in PM or related field, and preferably PMP certification. Travel up to 50% with a focus on go-live support and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• PMP certification preferred or obtainable within 1 year of hire
• Knowledge of materials handling, WMS, distribution center operations and logistics
• Experience with automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls and software
• Familiarity with SDLC, contracts, and MS Office / Microsoft Project
• Strong leadership, organization and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work odd hours during go-live

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS, racking, controls, and software
• Manages project financials, cost management and resources
• Oversees multiple projects in different locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with customers and suppliers
• Creates and maintains project records per company standards
• Adheres to Daifuku Intralogistics project execution standards
• Provides verbal and written project updates
• Travels up to 50% as required

Skills

Project management experience

PMP certification

WMS knowledge

Automation projects

SDLC knowledge

Contracts knowledge

Microsoft Office / Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Job description

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is a leading provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‑house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions to meet client needs. These include leading‑edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice‑ and light‑directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines, and structures, all backed by critical round‑the‑clock service and support.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts who want to create an impact on the future of material‑handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

The Project Manager manages material handling automation projects involving a wide variety of equipment, machines, software, controls, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS solutions, racking, controls, and software
• Responsible for the management of project financials, cost management and project resources
• Manage simultaneous projects in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple customers and suppliers
• Creates and manages project records in accordance with company standards
• Follows Daifuku Intralogistics standards for project execution
• Provides verbal and written updates for projects aligned to company standards
• Travels up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inProject Management, Engineering, Operations Management,or equivalent experience

• Minimumof2 years ofproject managementexperience
• Project ManagementProfessional(PMP)certificationpreferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire

• Knowledge of materials handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), fulfillment or distribution center operations, and supply chain logistics
• Knowledge of automation projects involving machines, robotics, controls, and software
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of business accounting and contracts
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project skills
• Ability to handle multiple project assignments and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced results‑oriented environment
• Leadership skills
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and listening skills
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required, particularly during project go‑live events
• Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language

Benefits Summary

• Generous PTO which includes Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Company Observed Holidays
• Health insurance including prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance coverage, at a nominal monthly cost for you and your dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care expenses
• Daifuku Intralogistics 401K Plan with a company match
• Voluntary and Company paid life insurance along with company paid short‑and‑long term disability insurance
• Allow us to invest in you and join our Tuition Reimbursement Program

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