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The Project Manager leads or supports integrated automated material handling projects across North America. Oversees administrative, contractual, technical, and financial components to ensure alignment with organizational goals, performance specifications, project schedules and budgets. Manages cross-functional teams and subcontractors, while being accountable for delivery outcomes, risk mitigation, budget performance, and jobsite safety.

Your role in our team

• You will work independently under the direction of the Senior Program Manager to manage assigned projects across the full lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder communications
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams and subcontractors, establishing priorities, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration across departments
• Ensure system designs align with contractual and technical requirements by coordinating closely with cross-functional teams
• Develop, maintain, and control the project master schedule to ensure timely project execution and completion
• You will monitor project performance and provide regular progress reports (daily, weekly, or monthly) to stakeholders as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and project participants, maintaining clear and consistent communication
• Maintain responsibility for the project budget and financial performance, ensuring delivery within or below financial targets while managing risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage contract changes and required approvals, identify opportunities for process improvement, provide leadership and guidance to project teams, and perform other duties as assigned

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with increasing responsibility and complexity in automation, parcel, warehouse, or related industries; willingness to travel up to 50% as required
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and ERP/project management systems, with strong project planning and execution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously, including large-scale projects (>$10M) or several small to mid-sized projects (>$1M)
• You have experience coordinating subcontractors and managing vendors to support successful project delivery
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and produce clear, concise documentation and status reports
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail, including prioritizing tasks, tracking deliverables, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality outcomes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in complex environments; experience working with cross-functional or international teams preferred

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.

Your benefits

• 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 personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting. Preferred location is DFW, remote work setting is an option.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to jobs@koerber.com. Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.