Senior Project Manager

Körber Supply Chain; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance plans (medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Körber Supply Chain is seeking a Senior Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver large cross-functional projects. You will lead teams, manage budgets and schedules, and be the primary contact for stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.

You will coordinate with engineering, sales, EHS& S, and finance while leveraging MS Project, SAP, and MS Office tools. This role requires strong communication and leadership in a matrixed US environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience.
• PMP or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale technical projects in material handling, logistics, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources with stakeholders.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from initiation to closure and ensure contractual alignment.
• Create and maintain detailed MS Project schedules; forecast resource demands and expenditures.
• Identify scope changes and communicate impacts to customers and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary client-facing contact for communications, documentation, and updates.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, sales, finance, and operations.
• Manage project risk, escalation, and supplier/vendor coordination.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

SAP

Budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Advanced degree or PMP/Six Sigma preferred

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding of local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim to be the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects aligning with project requirements and client expectations. This role will lead project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role in our team

• You will define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• You will oversee the full project execution lifecycle from initiation through closure, ensuring alignment with contractual, financial, operational, and customer requirements
• You will create and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; track project activities, forecast resource demands and expenditures, and proactively manage budget and schedule deviations
• You will identify scope changes, assess associated cost and schedule impacts, and communicate changes and recommendations to customers and stakeholders
• You will serve as the primary point of contact for client-facing communications, technical documentation, project updates, and coordination meetings
• You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, customer service, and other stakeholders to support successful project execution and issue resolution
• You will lead project risk management and escalation efforts by identifying, assessing, mitigating, and resolving project-related risks and issues across departments
• You will ensure compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements, including oversight of third-party vendors and suppliers and translation of contractual requirements into engineering deliverables
• You will lead project-related procurement activities in partnership with Supply Chain Procurement, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory coordination
• You will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle in coordination with site managers, environmental teams, and the Site Safety Manager
• You will conduct project performance reviews and lessons‑learned analyses at key milestones and project closure, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and future project recommendations
• You will travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required by business needs

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• You have gained 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles
• Your advanced degree or certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are preferred
• You have proven experience managing complex, large-scale technical projects in material handling, logistics, or automation
• You have proven experience managing large-scale projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning within the warehouse, distribution, or logistics industry
• You have a strong understanding of system integration project execution processes, dependencies, and cross-functional coordination
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and client relationship management abilities
• You have exceptional planning, organizational, leadership, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary teams, coordinate cross-functional activities, and operate effectively in a matrixed environment under pressure
• You have demonstrated adaptability, change management, problem-solving, and strategic decision‑making skills in dynamic environments with changing priorities
• You are proficient in project management tools, including MS Project, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite
• You have strong financial and analytical acumen related to cost forecasting, budgeting, and resource planning
• You have demonstrated commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality and driving continuous improvement across complex project environments
• You have experience working effectively within multicultural and global team environments

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer‑centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

This is a full‑time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or our Charlotte, NC offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

Your Benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work‑life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week‑long winter holiday closure
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company‑paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at‑will employment status. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it’s worth taking a look!

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e‑mail to [e-mail]. Alyssa Cuevas is the responsible person for this job advertisement.

At Körber, we think long term and pursue objectives that apply across all of our business areas. In line with our vision of “Market Leadership through Technology Leadership,” we have defined our “Life 2035” goals for the next decade to ensure that Körber becomes the leading partner in our industries—Life Science, Supply Chain, and High‑Tech Manufacturing—by 2035. Life 2035 is built on four pillars that define how we embrace our shaping role: Leadership, Innovation, Findependence, and Empowerment. Sustainably profitable growth and financial independence form the foundation for achieving our ambitious financial targets for the next decade. By 2035, we aim to achieve global revenues of €10 billion. You can find more at https://www.koerber.com/en/about-us/what-drives-us