Pioneer your career! Körber is the home for passionate people who innovate, collaborate and love what they do. Entrepreneurial spirit is our joint DNA. We develop future technologies and support talents to deploy their skills and reach their full potential. We combine our strong heritage with our understanding for local specifics and a global mindset to bring people together and create valuable solutions for our customers. We aim for being the first to do the right thing at the right time.

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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. 

Your role in our team

• Defines project timelines, manages scope and budget in collaboration with stakeholders 

• Oversees full project execution lifecycle from initiation to closure

• Analyze the project budget and create a forecast of expenditures that support the schedule and scope.
• Create and maintain a detailed project schedule in MS Project, track activities and use this data to forecast resource demands for the project.

• Identify scope changes, determine impact and initiate conversations with the customer about these impacts. This includes developing a cost and schedule impact.

• Partners cross-functionally with internal teams including engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, and customer service 

• Acts as the principal contact for all client-facing communications and technical documentation 

• Leads risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project-related risks 

• Manages project budget and schedule, proactively managing deviations to maintain financial and operational integrity 

• Conducts performance reviews and lessons-learned analysis at key project milestones and closure 

• Ensures safety compliance in collaboration with site managers and environmental teams.  Coordinate with the Site Safety Manger to see that all safety reports and metrics are completed as required.

• Manages all project meetings, including documentation, status updates, and stakeholder communications, including customer updates and coordination meetings.

• Oversees specification and contract compliance with third-party vendors and suppliers 

• Provides technical leadership by translating contractual requirements into deliverables for engineering teams.
• Leads all project related procurement, working with Supply Chain Procurement, tracks all materials and works with the installation to see that all equipment is received and inventoried.

• Maintains quality assurance standards across all project phases, including tracking of lessons learned and recommendations for future projects. 

• Supports issue resolution by leading escalation paths across departments 

• Performs other duties as assigned 

Your profile

• Capability to manage large scale project scope, schedule, and budget in the warehouse and distribution industry
• Understanding of system integration project execution processes and execution interdependencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and client management capabilities 

• Exceptional project planning and organizational skills. Ability to coordinate and get tasks accomplished through indirect reports. Adaptability and change management skills, flexibility, versatility, and comfort level for working with multiple individuals and personalities.

• Ability to operate under pressure and lead, mentor, and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment 

• Proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, MS Office suite) 

• Strong financial and analytical acumen related to cost forecasting and resource planning 

• Ability to problem-solve and adapt strategies based on evolving conditions  

• Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills 

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement 

• PMP or similar certification preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles 
• Proven track record of managing large-scale, complex technical projects in material handling, logistics, or automation systems 
• Experience working in matrixed and multicultural environments 
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) preferred 
• Willing to travel up to 50%

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 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Your benefits

• You will work in a modern, flexible work environment with open culture towards improvements and new ideas
• You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with international clients and colleagues
• You will have access to attractive benefits and compensation, including professional services for mental and physical health, educational assistance program, paid parental leave, and many more company-paid benefits

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

Körber is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, citizenship, religion, age, nationality, aboriginal status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the recruiting process, please let us know at jobs@koerber.com.

Disclaimer: This job advertisement is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. 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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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. 

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