Intralogistics Automation Project Manager | 50% Travel

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

HSA/FSA for Health Care

401K Plan with company match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee material handling automation projects, coordinating equipment, software, and services across sites. You will plan, execute, and close projects, manage budgets and resources, and maintain strong client and supplier relationships, with up to 50% travel.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of PM experience; PMP is preferred or obtainable within a year; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• PMI/PMP certification preferred or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete projects involving structures, conveyors, machinery, robotics, AS/RS, and software.
• Manage project financials, cost management and project resources.
• Lead multiple projects in multiple locations with stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain relationships and contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Create and manage project records in line with company standards.
• Provide updates for projects per company standards and travel up to 50%.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

SDLC

Contracts

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee material handling automation projects, coordinating equipment, software, and services across sites. You will plan, execute, and close projects, manage budgets and resources, and maintain strong client and supplier relationships, with up to 50% travel.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of PM experience; PMP is preferred or obtainable within a year; strong communication and