Senior Project Manager

Kion Group AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic in the United States is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation to close. You will define scope, coordinate with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, and engineering teams.

You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, manage customer communications, and produce design specs, drawings, and test plans. You will run regular contract reviews and oversee changes after turnover.

Qualifications

• Solid track record in project management.
• Experience coordinating with Contract Manager, Project Controller and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into defined scope and tasks for the project.
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and on budget.
• Accountable for all customer communication, documentation, and deliverables, including design specs, drawings, and test plans.
• Schedule Contract Review meetings with the Contract Manager as part of the project kickoff.
• Review and manage contract changes after sales turnover with support from the Contract Manager.
• Collaborate with the Project Planner to build and maintain the project plan using established processes.
• Supervise project budget, schedule, and variances; forecast future costs.
• Handover to Customer Service and the external Customer with defined actions at close-out.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

- 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. Logistics and Supply Chain Careers at Dematic Chart your path! Whether you are an engineer, customer service agent, supply chain expert, or salesperson, Dematic has a role for you.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will DO In This Role:

As a Sr. Project Manager, you will have a significant impact on the success of complex projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include We partner closely with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and the project core team to translate the Customer's requirements into defined scope and tasks for the project. You will ensure these tasks are completed on time, on budget, and in good quality. Accountable for all customer communication, documentation, and deliverables, including Functional Design Specifications, drawings, and Acceptance Test Plans. Scheduling Contract Review team meetings with the Contract Manager as part of the Project Kick‑Off phase. Reviewing, interpreting, and managing the contract and any changes after sales turnover with support from the Contract Manager. Collaborating with the Project Planner or Scheduler to build, communicate, and maintain the project plan/schedule using established processes, methods, and tools. Supervising and managing overall project budget, schedule, and any changes or variances that arise during the project lifecycle. Ensuring a smooth handover to Customer Service and the external Customer with clearly defined and agreed‑upon actions for project close‑out.

What We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you must have a solid track record in project management and demonstrate the following: Cooperation with the Site Manager and the EHS&S Group on the safety of people, systems, and the environment as per company or legislative requirements. Conducting project assessments, capturing lessons learned, and preparing final close‑out reports. Accountability for project Risk and Opportunity management, including risk mitigation strategies and actions with appropriate risk owners. Organization and management of the project team and resources. Ensuring that customer and partner concerns are addressed and resolved effectively by the line organizations. Conducting all required project team meetings (kick‑offs, periodic or ad‑hoc reviews), critical & steering committee meetings, and maintaining a list of action items in the established project management system. Reporting project status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional, and/or global Management. Preparing monthly PSR workbooks with support from project controlling. Maintaining good control over the cost development of the contract against budget and providing detailed forecasts of future cost expenditures. Developing and maintaining the Project (Execution) Plan throughout the project lifecycle. Presenting with ME/CE Leads to ensure completion of vital specifications for third‑party components and resale. Supporting Resale by presenting and negotiating with suppliers as needed. Translating the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings and commissioning.

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.