Diversified Automation

Senior Project Manager

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Dallas, TX

In-Office

Senior level

Industrial • Automation

The Role

The Senior Project Manager oversees automation projects, managing planning, resources, communication, risk, quality, and compliance. Requires strong project management experience.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Senior Project Manager for Diversified Automation is a pivotal role within the Operations Department, responsible for overseeing and managing a diverse portfolio of automation projects. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in project management, particularly within the automation industry. The Senior Project Manager will travel approximately 60%.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of automation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational requirements.

· Resource Management: Effectively allocate resources, including personnel and budget, to meet project milestones and deliverables.

· Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, external partners, and clients, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

· Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to project scope, timeline, and budget, and implement proactive measures to mitigate their impact.

· Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure that automation solutions meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations.

· Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors and Subcontractors to procure necessary materials and services, negotiate contracts, monitor progress and maintain relationships.

· Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

· Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project management processes, enhance efficiency, and maximize project outcomes.

· Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and financial records, and generate regular status reports for management review.

· Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Experience and Education:

· Bachelor's Degree – engineering, business, or related field

· Proven experience successfully managing material handling projects

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

· Advanced proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project)

· Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

· PMP certification, and training related to automation technologies or project management

Top Skills

Ms Project

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The Company

HQ: Louisville, Kentucky

141 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Diversified Automation is an industrial automation solution provider, leading the industry in experience, service, and innovation. We specialize in the express parcel shipping industry. As a full-service integrator of automated applications Diversified Automation fabricates, installs, and produces cost-effective material handling solutions to ensure systems are delivered on-time and within budget.

Diversified Automation (DA) started in 2002 based on the philosophy that system controls make the difference in any material handling system. Now, a leading integrator solutions provider working with Fortune 500 companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon. Founder and owner, Tony Young, began Diversified Automation centered around the belief that customers' needs should come first - above all else. Tony has 13 years of previous experience as a Project Engineer for United Parcel Service, during which he built some of the most sophisticated automated material handling systems in the world. With Tony's leadership, Diversified Automation has rapidly grown in both talent and in its reputation for competence and excellence.

Over the course of its lifetime, Diversified Automation has built a skilled team of engineers with unmatched experience and software development capabilities in the express parcel shipping industry. At Diversified Automation, a ground-up leadership mentality permeates the entire company. The team of engineers, project managers, and administrators is committed to "making it better" through intentional decisions made on the individual, team, and company levels.

Diversified Automation's integration solutions simplify and optimize operations in the increasingly complex parcel and production environments. Connect with us to learn more about our commitment to your success.