Project Manager

At Dematic, we are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex projects from initiation through completion. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to quality and contractual requirements.
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/

Tasks and Qualifications:
What You Will Do

- Lead the execution of projects throughout their lifecycle, from sales handover and project kick-off to customer acceptance and close-out.

- Partner with the Contract Manager, Project Controller, Project Lead Engineer, and core project team to translate customer requirements into a defined project scope, deliverables, and activities.

- Serve as the main point of contact for customer communication, project documentation, and deliverables, including functional design specifications, drawings, and acceptance test plans.

- Review and manage contractual requirements and changes, working closely with the Contract Manager.

- Collaborate with the Project Planner or Scheduler to develop, communicate, and maintain the project schedule.

- Manage the project budget, monitor costs and variances, and provide forecasts for future expenditures.

- Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan, ensuring alignment across teams throughout the project lifecycle.

- Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including mitigation plans, actions, and assigned owners.

- Coordinate project teams and resources, ensuring clear communication and accountability.

- Lead project meetings, including kick-offs, periodic reviews, and steering committee meetings, while tracking action items in the established project management system.

- Report project performance and status to program, portfolio, business unit, regional, and global leadership, as appropriate.

- Prepare monthly Project Status Review (PSR) workbooks with support from Project Controlling.

- Work with engineering teams to translate technical and contractual requirements into deliverables, including design and layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning.

- Partner with Mechanical and Controls Engineering leads to complete specifications for third-party components and resale items; support supplier discussions and negotiations as needed.

- Collaborate with the Site Manager and EHS&S team to promote the safety of people, systems, and the environment in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

- Ensure customer and partner concerns are addressed by the appropriate teams.

- Lead project assessments, document lessons learned, and prepare final close-out reports.

- Coordinate a smooth handover to Customer Service and the customer, with clear and agreed-upon actions for project close-out.

What We Are Looking For

- 6–8 years of experience in project management , with a track record of managing complex projects from start to finish.

- Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and contractual changes.

- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

- Strong customer communication and relationship management skills.

- Ability to translate technical and contractual requirements into clear project deliverables and actions.

- Experience monitoring project costs, preparing forecasts, and reporting project performance.

- Strong organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects toward successful completion.