JBW IT Project Manager

Overview Daifuku Airport America Corporation is a subsidiary of Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan—the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls. The company is currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager . Responsibilities IT Project Manager - Software The Project Engineer - Software is responsible for managing the software portion for airport baggage handling projects. In this position, you will partner with the Contracts Project Manager, engineering staff and our customer to ensure the project deliverables are achieved successfully and within defined project budgets. Additionally, you will, at times, delegate or personally create System or Software Functional Specifications, System Architecture, Descriptions of Operations, System Configuration, System Testing, Installation Support, and System Support. Major Areas of Responsibility Maintain high level of contact with clients, Software engineers and Daifuku Contract Project Management. Translate high level contact meeting results into prioritized action items for the team. Develop knowledge of contract and client specifications intimately. Create gap analyses between client specifications and the current Webb product. Generate the appropriate project specifications and ensure they are approved quickly by the client. Collaborate with other Project Engineers on project resourcing, reporting and other administrative activities. Ability to create and successfully execute project plans. Manage 2–4 concurrent projects as the primary project management responsibility; the Senior Project Engineer may also serve as a technical resource when duties are satisfied or as needs dictate. Qualifications Basic Skills & Abilities Project work is substantially located throughout the country; travel is required for commissioning of systems and on-site engineering tasks. On occasion off-shift work may be necessary to support commissioning efforts. Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Monitoring – assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action. Verbal and Written Expression – ability to listen, understand and communicate information effectively. Problem Sensitivity – ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong. Conscientiousness – thorough and diligent in duties; works independently to complete tasks. Education & Experience BS-CS/CE/EE or IT professional is required. Experience managing a project and related people resources. Scheduling and estimating experience. Expert knowledge of MS Office, Visio and MS Project. PMP is a plus. Experience within the material handling industry, preferred. Baggage handling experience, preferred. Qualified individuals must have a demonstrated ability to lead technical projects in a dynamic environment with competing priorities. At least eight (8) years of a combination of the following: 3+ years of IT or Software project management. C/C++/C# software development. .NET development. Windows and SQL Server administration. 4+ years of team leadership. Demonstrated Physical Abilities Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move through offices to access file cabinets and equipment; operate a computer; inspect documents; communicate with others; read/assess forms. On job sites, walk airports and plants and remain standing for most of the shift. About Us Daifuku Airport America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan, is the largest material handling company in the world. Our systems move luggage, car bodies, and packaged goods across airports, plants, and warehouses. We are known for engineering, manufacturing, and servicing automated materials handling systems including conveyors, AGVs, AS/RS, and integrated controls. Daifuku Airport America Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal subcontractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or medical condition. If you would like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Daifuku Airport America Corporation offers an excellent compensation package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more. At this time our company only accepts online applications. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a message; your call will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Daifuku Airport America Corporation