Strategic Program Manager - Automation & Projects Lead

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks a Program Manager in Erlanger, KY to oversee planning, governance and resource management across assigned programs.

The role leads internal and external reporting, manages risks and escalations, and coordinates Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering teams to deliver strategic outcomes aligned with the organization’s goals. This on-site position requires up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of project/program management experience.
• Experience with material handling and automation solutions; contracts management; and MS Project / scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, govern, and oversee project program activities and resources.
• Lead internal and external program reporting with metrics.
• Manage program escalations, risks, and standards.
• Deliver outcomes by coordinating PMs, site managers, engineering teams and program support.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Project Scheduling

Contracts management

Budgeting

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks a Program Manager in Erlanger, KY to oversee planning, governance and resource management across assigned programs.

The role leads internal and external reporting, manages risks and escalations, and coordinates Project Managers, Site Managers, and engineering teams to deliver strategic outcomes aligned with the organization’s goals. This on-site position requires up to 25% travel.