Project Manager - INTL - Chile

Project Manager

Required Skills & Experience- 5-7+ years of experience within project management

• Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) or software backgrounds such as ERP/SAP, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)
• Good independence
• Experience with both hardware and software related projects
• Experience managing a cross functional team over 5-7 people
• Managed projects for customers not internal projects
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Comfortable with being onsite 50% of the time in Santiago at the project location traveling domestically in Chile (mostly around sites in Santiago)
• Experience managing 5-10 million dollar projects
• PMP or any project management certifications
• Fluent in Chinese or any familiarity with working with companies in Asia

Job Description Insight Global's client is a leading robotics technology company specializing in smart logistics solutions. They partner with Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders across retail, apparel, automotive, e-commerce, manufacturing, and more. With over 100 installations across the Americas, they are recognized as an industry leader in robotics and automation.

As a Project Manager, you'll be the primary point of contact with our partners and clients who range from Startups to Fortune 500 players. You'll interact regularly to maintain strong communication with the clients and understand their needs well. You'll lead a team of Solution Engineer, System Engineer, and Field Operation Engineer to accomplish warehouse automation projects and bring value to our customers. If you're excited about robots and rolling out a complex system, we want you to talk to us!

Responsibilities

• Lead AMR project teams through the design, planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the logistics industry, ensuring they meet agreed-upon specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Foster effective communication channels among project stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external subcontractors, to ensure transparency and alignment of project objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and discussions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to facilitate teamwork and ensure that all project elements are integrated seamlessly.
• Utilize leadership skills to guide, motivate and mentor project team members, promoting a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify potential project hurdles and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
• Conduct project planning including the scope of work, budget, schedule, internal resources, and subcontracting services.
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide updates to all relevant parties, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with project methodology, company standards, and policies.
• Continuously improve project management processes by incorporating best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.