Project Manager - Mobile Automation

The Project Manager will be part of the Dematic Mobile Automation team! Dematic Mobile Automation is the world-leading, fast-growing, innovative frontrunner in the development of mobile robotics, robotic fleet controllers and cloud-based fleet logistics management systems. Dematic has a focus on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems. AGVs are fully autonomous robots that move and transport items in production, warehouse, and distribution centers without manual intervention or permanent conveying systems. We offer: What We Offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $65,000-140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: What You Will Do In This Role: The Project Manager is responsible for the following: Managing the overall teams and project items for automation projects Develop and manage multiple concurrent project plan schedules while monitoring projects daily to track progress against the work plan schedules Interfaces with the customer as a primary point of contact on projects Identify and Manage Scope, Time, Risk, and Stakeholders to ensure successful delivery Routinely communicate project status, resource utilization, and high-level project schedule to executive management and related project team members Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the financial performance of the project Align cross-functional business and technical teams to help ensure alignment of goals and to help resolve conflicting priorities. Proactively remove obstacles to drive momentum and progress, identify gaps in communication or schedule, provide support to teams balancing competing priorities and drive results Align, monitor, and drive to closure project milestones and technical deliverables Ensuring that Dematic leadership has a comprehensive understanding of projects, timelines, dependencies, etc. Holding regular status meetings and documenting project status Completing and submitting internal and external status reports Seeking out, implementing, and documenting problem resolutions Identifying and implementing process improvements Following up on open issues and action items to ensure they are resolved What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field 2-5 years of project management experience Prior experience managing people or processes Experience in project management, product development lifecycle, or process management Experience managing automation projects that include (but are not limited to): automated guided vehicles, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyor systems, warehouse management software, etc. Proficient in MS Office Suite and ERP systems Strong relationship building, interpersonal, and leadership skills Strong meeting facilitation skills Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Ability to understand information quickly, derive insight, synthesize information clearly and concisely, and devise solutions Inclination to take ownership of assigned projects and initiatives and independently drive for results Ability to interface at all levels of the organization within and outside of the company Demonstrated self-confidence, honesty, and integrity Excellent Negotiation Skills Up to 25% travel (including international) KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.