Senior Project Manager

Insight Global

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 147,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading company in the retail distribution sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Engineering in Oak Brook, IL. The role involves overseeing the Labor Incentive Program across distribution centers, managing a team of engineers, and driving operational improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in Industrial Engineering and experience in retail distribution, with a focus on data-driven decision making and Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

3+ years’ experience with Manhattan WMOS and Labor Management.
Experience in retail distribution.
Strong communication skills, able to convey technical requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and maintenance of the Labor Incentive Program.
Collaborate with site leadership to improve productivity.
Drive continuous improvement through Lean methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Lean leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$118,000.00/yr - $147,000.00/yr

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Job Description:

The Senior Project Manager – Engineering is responsible for leading the deployment, maintenance, and governance of the Labor Incentive Program across all distribution centers and will support process improvement efforts throughout the network. This individual will manage a team of engineers focused on maintaining labor standards, driving operational improvements, and partnering with cross-functional business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute and support LMS deployments across the network
Monitor standard work performance and site-level KPIs
Lead time studies, MOST analysis, and reporting via Standards Pro
Maintain records and governance of all engineered standards
Collaborate with site leadership to improve productivity and incentive integrity
Drive data-backed insights and continuous improvement through Lean methods
Support and execute the Labor Incentive Program deployments and maintenance for all Distribution Sites

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, logistics or relevant business field.
Background in retail distribution
3+ years’ experience with Manhattan WMOS and Labor Management with emphasis on leading Labor Management System deployments, Labor Standards Governance, and operational process improvement.
3+ years’ experience strong analytical skills with an emphasis for data driven recommendations and decision making.
Experience with development and application of labor standards using time study work measurement and/or MOST application.
Successful experience leveraging Lean leadership, quality programs and collaborative performance improvements.
Strong collaboration skills, ability to lead, influence, and communicate across field and corporate departments, at all levels.
Communicator who is credible and self-assured with the ability to communicate effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to effectively communicate complex and technical requirements to non-technical personnel.
Ability to emphasize, lead, and support our “Safety First” culture throughout DC operations.
Able to travel to various distribution sites nationwide (25% travel)

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