ILUS - Sr. Project Manager

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

HSA / FSA for Health Care

401K Plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex material handling automation projects across sites in the United States. You will manage equipment, software, controls, and vendor relationships while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management, 7+ years PM experience, and PMP certification. Travel up to 50% is expected, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in material handling or related fields.
• PMP certification preferred; knowledge of WMS, distribution centers, and logistics.
• Familiarity with SDLC, contracts, and business accounting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects.
• Manages project financials and resources across multiple locations.
• Manages partner and vendor contracts and relationships.
• Maintains project plans, schedules, and change logs.
• Provides updates on scope, issues, and risks to stakeholders.
• Travel up to 50%.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary

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

*EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE*

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and completes material handling equipment projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, controls, and software
• Manages project financials and project resources, often in multiple locations
• Manages relationships and contracts with multiple partners and vendors
• Creates and maintains a documented project plan and schedule; keeps complete records of every project including a change log, action items, issues and risk monitoring log
• Follows Wynright standards for documentation and software development
• Provides verbal and written updates to projects, including in-scope deliverables, project issues, and risks
• Travels up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Project Management Professional certification
• 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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