Senior Project Manager

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The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects aligning with project requirements and client expectations. This role will lead project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• You will lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, defining timelines, managing scope, and controlling budget in collaboration with stakeholders
• You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; tracks progress, forecasts resources, and aligns costs with scope and schedule
• You will manage project financials, including budget analysis, forecasting, and proactive mitigation of cost and schedule variances
• You will identifies scope changes, assesses cost and schedule impacts, and leads customer discussions to align on required adjustments
• You will serve as the primary client-facing contact, managing all customer communications, technical documentation, status reporting, and coordination meetings
• You will partner cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, supply chain, site operations, and customer service) to ensure successful execution
• You will provide technical leadership by translating contractual and specification requirements into clear deliverables for engineering and execution teams
• You will lead risk management, issue escalation, and resolution efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks across departments
• You will oversee procurement and vendor management in coordination with Supply Chain, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory verification
• You will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements, capturing lessons learned and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

• You have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• You have gained 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles
• Your advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is preferred
• You can travel up to 50%
• You bring demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex technical programs with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget across material handling, logistics, warehouse, distribution, and automation systems.
• You are proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, MS Office suite)
• You have a strong understanding of system integration project execution and interdependencies, combined with financial and analytical acumen in cost forecasting and resource planning
• You have demonstrated the ability to manage stakeholders, negotiate effectively, plan and organize complex projects, and drive results through indirect teams in dynamic, cross-functional environments

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Körber is shaping the end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for…