Senior Project Manager

Dematic; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic, located in Wisconsin, seeks a Sr. Project Manager to lead complex logistics projects from initiation to close-out.

You will translate customer requirements into defined scope and tasks, manage budgets and timelines, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, and service teams to ensure successful delivery. The role emphasizes accountability for project communications, risk management, and collaborative governance with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Experience coordinating with Contract Manager, Project Controller, and Engineering leaders.
• Strong ability to manage risk, scope, and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication with customers, partners, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Contract Manager and project core team to define scope and tasks.
• Own customer communications, documentation, and deliverables.
• Schedule and lead kickoff and key reviews with stakeholders.
• Interpret contracts and manage changes post-sale.
• Maintain project plan, schedule, and budget using approved tools.
• Ensure smooth handover to Customer Service and external customers.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and management.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

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.

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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.