Automation Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Material Movement Automation initiatives throughout the network, ensuring effective planning, execution, and implementation.

• Direct cross-functional project teams and Supply Chain workstreams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project goals.

• Manage the execution of projects, including timelines, risks, action items, roles and responsibilities, and communication with stakeholders.

• Offer expertise in Supply Chain and Operations to aid in project deliverables, operational readiness, startup, and ramp-up phases.

• Facilitate steering committee meetings, develop business cases, and secure capital funding authorization for significant projects.

• Coordinate capital and project expense budgets while overseeing the portfolio of business activities within the 0–18 month timeframe.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with over 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in place of a degree.

• Proven experience in managing intricate, cross-functional projects from scope development to implementation, startup, and project closure.

• Strong background in project management, including oversight of project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, and key milestones.

• Solid understanding and practical application of LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles and tools.

• Capability to provide leadership and influence across multi-functional programs and issues.

• Quick learner with the ability to self-direct work.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• This role will necessitate travel 50% or more of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for achievement, growth, and development.