Senior Project Manager

FORTNA; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex distribution projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. You’ll act as a technical authority across Material Handling Systems, controls, and warehouse management, delegating tasks and presenting reports to management and clients.

You will manage multi-project portfolios, drive governance, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. PMP and 8+ years in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in engineering or PM roles; PMP preferred.
• Demonstrated budget and financial analysis capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage large, multi-workstream projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple large, complex projects with $30M+ budgets.
• Lead project governance, risk management and change controls.
• Define workflows, reporting lines and team structure for projects.
• Mitigate scope, schedule and cost risks with customers.
• Support budgets and business plans for functional areas.
• Guides and mentors project teams; fosters strong collaboration.
• Lead remote project teams and client communications.

Skills

Budget management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Team building

Project governance

Change control

Financial analysis

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/mechanical/civil engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

the company partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At the company, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Project Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for ensuring all projects and associates working under their leadership deliver on time, on budget, and within scope. The Sr. PM is a recognized technical authority in the areas of Material Handling Systems (MHS), Control Systems, and Warehouse Management. They will be responsible for delegating tasks, as well as personally developing, delivering, and leading discussions pertaining to reports for both the company management and client leadership. Experience needs to include a broad understanding of project management understanding and showcasing judgment to plan and accomplish organizational goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages multiple, large complex projects with $30M+ budgets
• Utilizes a broad understanding of project governance activities and tools in the delivery of projects and management of project risks
• Executes general processes associated with change controls, approvals, and information exchange involving both internal and external stakeholders and subcontractors
• Defines workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships of a project team
• Mitigates scope, schedule, and cost risks both internally and with customers
• Supports the development of departmental budgets and business plans for functional areas
• Manages and drives changes in a project actively resulting in Project Change Notice (PCN)
• Exhibits superior leadership skills by developing organizational goals and objectives
• Leverages progressive experience and knowledge to evaluate and compare material handling alternatives and technologies when supporting the design and implementation of solutions
• Applies a broad understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and trends in the design and implementation of solutions.
• Leads one or more external and/or internal projects or work streams of intermediate size, scope, budget, and complexity
• Demonstrates continuous consulting skills in support of problem resolutions, ensures client acceptance of agreed deliverables, provides critical support on approach and methods, and helps with developing closed-loop communications for project stakeholders
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic by consistently practicing strong values such as integrity, dedication, and professionalism
• Effectively builds strong project teams and understands development needs in self and others
• Provides leadership as a Resource Manager as business needs require
• Delegates project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Builds strong relationships by applying strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience or 13+ years of work experience in one of the following disciplines: industrial, mechanical, or civil engineering; industrial or construction management.

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and ability to develop and manage project budgets and perform the level of financial analysis to evaluate a project
• Supreme level project management skills, demonstrated through requisite knowledge and experience
• Highly advanced project management skills, demonstrated through requisite knowledge and experience
• Superior proficiency in the understanding of managing both indirectly and directly across multiple workstreams and projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams remotely
• Leads by example through developing broad project leadership that effectively assigns responsibilities and sets clear expectations while assuring a high level of understanding
• Distinguished understanding of listening, oral, and written communication competencies
• Exceptional skills for solving complex problems and developing solutions as well as teaching and developing others
• Advanced business acumen competencies, demonstrating general understanding and intermediate skills with proven application
• Highly advanced and demonstrated skills in developing and managing budgets across multiple projects, work-streams, and programs
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with Project Accountants in the management and communication of the budget
• High-level time management with proven experience delivering projects of increased scope and complexity on time and on budget
• Excellent presentation development and delivery abilities
• Advanced client management abilities
• Highly proficient understanding of PM software, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to perform essential requirements of the position

WORKING CONDITIONS

When working in-office, there may be periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods of time. The ability to speak and clearly hear, in-person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise levels in this work environment are usually quiet. In adherence to ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

When traveling to client sites, essential requirements may involve a physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet to moderate, to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves, hardhats, and devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing, will be worn as necessary.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of the company and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.