Sr. Project Manager

Designed Conveyor Systems; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and health benefits

401K program with 100% match up to 5%

Flexible and autonomous work environment

Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program

Community outreach projects

Company events

Job summary

Designed Conveyor Systems is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale material handling and automation projects. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of Project Management experience, particularly in Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment sectors, managing projects valued at $70M or more.

This strategic role requires a strong ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities, and foster cross-functional teamwork. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including a family-like culture that promotes both fun and hard work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in relevant industries.
• Experience managing large scale projects valued at $70M+.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams.
• Manage day-to-day customer communication across projects.
• Identify and resolve project and financial issues.

Skills

Project Management experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Budget management

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

PMP certification

10+ years of experience in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)

Job description

About the Role

DCS is continuing to grow, and we are expanding our Senior Project Management team across both our Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) business segments. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead large-scale material handling and automation projects for some of the world’s most recognized brands, serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams throughout the entire project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast paced, highly collaborative environments and enjoys balancing customer relationships, operational execution, financial ownership, and team leadership. Throughout the interview process, we take the time to understand each candidate’s technical experience, project background, leadership style, and long‑terminerests so we can thoughtfully align talent to the right team and business need across Parcel and/or Distribution & Fulfillment.

At DCS, our Senior Project Managers are strategic leaders who help bring complex customer visions to life. You will be responsible for guiding projects from kickoff through completion while maintaining strong communication, driving accountability, solving problems, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Sound like you? Read on.

In this role, you will…

• Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment to scope, priorities, critical path, and resource allocation.
• Lead the overall project execution strategy while leveraging DCS lifecycle management processes and procedures to ensure consistency with commitments and goals.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams, creating clarity around responsibilities, accountability, communication, and project expectations.
• Partner with internal teams to gather, define, and communicate project requirements across technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross functional partners to align resources against project demands and proactively address gaps or risks.
• Manage day to day customer communication and expectations across large-scale automation and material handling projects.
• Drive organizational transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams and customers to foster collaboration and long term partnership.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and billing oversight.
• Identify and resolve project and financial issues as they arise.

We are excited about you because…

• You have 10+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, Parcel, Distribution & Fulfillment, warehouse operations, or related industries.
• You have experience managing large scale automation or material handling projects, ideally valued at $70M+.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• You are proficient within the Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• You are a strong communicator who can effectively engage with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in fast paced environments.
• You are collaborative, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
• You possess strong leadership skills and can successfully guide teams through complex project challenges.
• You are financially minded and comfortable managing budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project risk.
• You are focused on driving successful project outcomes while building strong customer relationships.

More Reasons to Join Our Team:

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year
• We know how to throw company events
• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.