Project Manager

SSI SCHAEFER Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K/matching

PTO package

Medical benefits

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Site Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale intralogistics projects from initiation to completion. You will ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with customer requirements while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

The role demands a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science, 3+ years of PM experience in material handling or warehouse automation, and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in material handling or warehouse automation.
• PM certification is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project activities from start to completion.
• Monitor progress, timelines, budget, and overall performance.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and internal/external stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues and escalated conflicts with the Site Manager.
• Prepare regular project status reports, including schedule and budget forecasts.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans as needed.
• Review change requests and assess impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Job description

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Site Project Manager

Charlotte, NC, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1252

Become part of our success story!

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.

As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow.

SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions.

We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple.

We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading medium to large-scale projects from start to finish, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer and contract requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all project activities from start to completion.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, budget, and overall performance.
• Serve as a key liaison between customers and internal and external project stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve project issues and escalated conflicts in partnership with the Site Manager.
• Prepare regular project status reports, including schedule and budget forecasts.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans as needed.
• Review change requests and assess their impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site safety requirements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in the material handling or warehouse automation industry.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites up to 50%, based on business needs.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, overnight, and weekends, as required,

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