Project Manager - Cross-Functional Tech & Automation

Porter Pipe & Supply Company; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Pipe & Supply Company in Addison, IL seeks a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and drive cross-functional projects from initiation to completion. You’ll lead initiatives such as new branch openings, warehouse automation, and technology implementations, coordinating with Operations, IT, Finance, and vendors.

The role requires directing project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables, communicating clearly with leaders and frontline teams, and ensuring readiness for go-live while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience with technology, operations, facilities, or warehouse automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across departments and vendors.
• Serve as primary coordinator for major initiatives like AutoStore and automation.
• Establish ownership and accountability for deliverables and deadlines.
• Facilitate kickoff, status, and post-project review meetings.
• Maintain schedules, risk logs, and decision records.
• Monitor scope changes, costs, and priorities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Vendor coordination

MS Project / Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Project Management certification

Operations or IT background

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Project

Job description

Porter Pipe & Supply Company in Addison, IL seeks a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and drive cross-functional projects from initiation to completion. You’ll lead initiatives such as new branch openings, warehouse automation, and technology implementations, coordinating with Operations, IT, Finance, and vendors.

The role requires directing project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables, communicating clearly with leaders and frontline teams, and ensuring readiness for go-live while