Senior Project Manager

VisionNav; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VisionNav is seeking an experienced project manager located in Lawrenceville, GA, to oversee complex projects in the material handling and automotive sectors. Candidates must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience. Key skills required include leadership, problem-solving, and familiarity with project management certifications such as PMP. The role emphasizes building strong stakeholder relationships and managing project risks while ensuring successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience with a bachelor's degree or 6 years with a master's degree.
• Proven track record managing projects in the material handling or automotive industry.
• Certifications like PMP, PgMP, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple complex projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Ensure smooth project handover to customer service.
• Conduct detailed project assessments and prepare final close-out reports.
• Manage project risks and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules for engineering and installation tasks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Financial acumen

Risk management

Supply chain processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Oversee multiple complex projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
2. Ensure smooth handover to customer service and the external customer with clearly defined and agreed-upon actions for project close‑out.
3. Conduct detailed project assessments, collect lessons learned, and prepare final close‑out reports.
4. Manage project risks and opportunities, including risk mitigation strategies and actions with appropriate risk owners.
5. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, placing remarkable emphasis on customer needs and consistently achieving desired outcomes.
6. Develop comprehensive project schedules for engineering, installation, and integration tasks.
7. Lead cross‑functional teams within a matrixed global organization, applying influence to ensure risk mitigation for scope, cost, and schedule.

Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s in engineering; MBA preferred.
2. Experience:
   • Minimum 8 years with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years with a master’s degree in project management.
   • Proven track record managing projects in the material handling, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles), or automotive industry is required.
3. Skills:
   • Advanced project management and leadership abilities.
   • Proven problem‑solving skills with excellent communication abilities.
   • Understanding of equipment, subsystem, and system performance criteria and the constraints associated with material handling systems.
   • Knowledge of WMS and WCS integration controls architecture and functionality of controls domains.
   • Strong financial acumen, risk management expertise, and familiarity with supply chain processes.
4. Preferred Knowledge:
   • Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
   • Mastery of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
5. Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent advanced certifications preferred.
6. Language: Proficiency in English and Mandarin; additional language skills beneficial.

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US Address: 2499 Newpoint Pkwy Suite #300, Lawrenceville, GA 30043