Senior Director - Project Management

Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds, and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, the Dematic global network of 10,000 employees has helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, one of the global leaders in industrial trucks and supply chain solutions, and a leading provider of warehouse automation. 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:

At Dematic Corp., we are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Project Management to join our team. This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead a world-class project management team, driving innovative solutions in the ever-evolving intralogistics industry. If you are an ambitious leader with a proven track record, this role will propel you into the next stage of your career!

Dematic has an immediate need for a Sr. Director of Project Management leading the Project Management function of the Modifications and Upgrades Business Unit for the United States. 

This role is part of the North America Lifecycle Solutions and Services team (commonly referred to as Aftermarket) that works to support our existing customer sites with Modifications and Upgrades to their systems based on our expansive domain knowledge to help improve their safety, lower their costs and be more productive through all phases of the system’s lifecycle. 

Because of the large installed base of Dematic equipment and the breadth of solutions portfolio that Dematic designs, manufactures and/or integrates, this team executes many unique projects with many different end customers from retail store distribution to food & beverage manufacturers to e-commerce.  Typical projects that our team executes would include updating PLC controls, rebuilding linear sorters, replacing worn components on Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, or expanding the capacity of a shuttle system by adding aisles; work schedules are also highly variably with most onsite work happening over weekends and holidays around the clock to limit customer operational impact.     

The Sr. Director of Project Management manages a department of approximately 50 Project Management Leaders and Project Managers which execute projects to achieve goals for a safe work environment, best in class customer satisfaction, outstanding employee experience and predictable financial results.  This role is responsible for roughly $350M of business across 400+ active projects and reports to the Vice President of Modification and Upgrades.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of project management leaders and project managers, encouraging a culture of inclusion and collaboration to achieve flawless execution of goals.
• Lead the project management team to deliver project scope by developing and completing comprehensive project plans, strictly ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for project-related issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and business plans with a strategic approach.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges, recommending procedural changes to improve efficiency.
• Provide leadership on strategic business planning and continuous improvement initiatives to successfully implement innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Business, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of successful experience leading Project Management or Project Engineering teams.
• Demonstrated advanced understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, and performance management.
• Proven experience in managing large teams and project execution, including planning and tracking projects, contract administration, systems integration, cost to complete, risk management, team leadership, and subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and controls systems, with a basic understanding of software systems.
• Experience with procurement processes, including RFP/RFQ development and contract management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple activities of varying sizes simultaneously.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Pre-contract support to sales and estimating.
• PMP certification is beneficial but not required.

The pay range for this role is estimated to be $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 at the time of posting and will be eligible for incentive compensation in accordance with company practices. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Join us at Dematic Corp. and be a part of a team that is dedicated to crafting the future of commerce with outstanding and innovative solutions!