Senior Project Manager - Automation Programs

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Safety shoe allowance

Protective eyewear

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

TGW Logistics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the largest and most complex automation projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will plan, staff, and manage budgets to ensure on-time delivery within scope and within budget.

You will oversee multi-discipline teams, ensure system engineering integrity, and monitor schedules, risks, and costs while coordinating with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical systems experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of technical systems experience, preferably in material handling industry.
• Strong background in engineering automation industry.
• System-level working knowledge of Mechanical, PLC Controls, and Software Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing large project teams.
• Strong proficiency with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Organizes and oversees the staffing of the project.
• Ensures the engineering integrity of systems such that the contractual specifications are met with respect to system functionality, productivity, reliability, quality, and safety.
• Maintains and regularly updates project schedule, open items list, and risk register.
• Manages project budget and forecasting of costs. Proactively identifies potential over-runs and develops mitigation plan to minimize negative impact to project.
• Coordinates with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing for material requisitions and equipment deliveries to meet project milestones. Monitors progress against milestones, budget guidelines, and other performance indicators.
• Balances concurrent assignments as Project Manager, managing responsibilities such as developing bid packages, evaluating bids, processing POs, and monitoring vendors. Assists with the selection of vendors and manages all activities regarding external consultants and vendors.

Skills

Technical systems experience

Leadership of large project teams

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

TGW Logistics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the largest and most complex automation projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will plan, staff, and manage budgets to ensure on-time delivery within scope and within budget.

You will oversee multi-discipline teams, ensure system engineering integrity, and monitor schedules, risks, and costs while coordinating with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet milestones.