Manager Project Managment

KION Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Manager of Project Management for LSS Mods & Upgrades in Grand Rapids, MI. You will lead a team of project managers on the most complex projects, shaping schedules, budgets, risks, and resources while driving continuous improvement and client engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business or Engineering, 5 years PM experience, and 3–5 years in material handling, with travel up to 40%. Collaborative leadership and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience in the material handling industry.
• 5 years of experience in project management.
• 2–5 years' experience managing matrix or direct reports.
• Strong team leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects; ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Leads project managers in the full scope of responsibilities for the most complex projects or programs.
• Designs and develops strategic project/program opportunities.
• Manages schedule, budget, risk, change, and resource allocation for complex programs.
• Provides functional or business process leadership on complex projects.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives and may cultivate client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

Job description

Dematic has an immediate need for a Manager of Project Management for LSS Mods & Upgrades to lead a team of project managers.

We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $130,000 - $161,500 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

• Leads project managers in full scope of responsibilities for the most complex or strategic projects or programs.
• Designs and develops strategic project/program opportunities.
• Leads project/program management role (definition of schedule, budget, risk, change, opportunity and resource allocation management) for most complex projects or programs.
• Provides functional or business process leadership on most complex projects or programs.
• Leads the design of continuous improvement opportunities.
• May cultivate client relationships and sales opportunities.
• Successfully defines work flows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness.
• Develops and manages departmental budgets and/or business plans for a large department or business unit or division.
• Analyzes effectiveness of policies/products and establishes future direction for functional policies and programs or products that affect company as a whole.
• Identifies resource needs with significant influence on approval of identified needs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves most complex problems within multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas.
• Determines organizational structures and supervisory relationship.
• Responsible for overall success of function or project within multi-departments and/or cross-functional areas.

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering
• At least 3-5 years' experience in material handling industry
• 5 years' of experience in project management
• 2-5 years' experience managing matrix or direct reports
• Team leadership and facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Projects
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time (may include weekends)

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.