Senior Project Manager

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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

• You will lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through closeout, defining timelines, managing scope, and controlling budget in collaboration with stakeholders
• You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project; tracks progress, forecasts resources, and aligns costs with scope and schedule
• You will manage project financials, including budget analysis, forecasting, and proactive mitigation of cost and schedule variances
• You will identifies scope changes, assesses cost and schedule impacts, and leads customer discussions to align on required adjustments
• You will serve as the primary client-facing contact, managing all customer communications, technical documentation, status reporting, and coordination meetings
• You will partner cross-functionally with internal teams (engineering, sales, EHS&S, finance, contract management, supply chain, site operations, and customer service) to ensure successful execution
• You will provide technical leadership by translating contractual and specification requirements into clear deliverables for engineering and execution teams
• You will lead risk management, issue escalation, and resolution efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks across departments
• You will oversee procurement and vendor management in coordination with Supply Chain, including material tracking, equipment receipt, and inventory verification
• You will ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements, capturing lessons learned and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Your profile

• You have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field 
• You have gained 10+ years of progressive experience in project or program management roles 
• Your advanced degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is preferred 
• You bring demonstrated success leading large-scale, complex technical programs with full responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget across material handling, logistics, warehouse, distribution, and automation systems.
• You are proficient in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, MS Office suite) 
• You have a strong understanding of system integration project execution and interdependencies, combined with financial and analytical acumen in cost forecasting and resource planning
• You have demonstrated the ability to manage stakeholders, negotiate effectively, plan and organize complex projects, and drive results through indirect teams in dynamic, cross-functional environments
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally, as required by business needs
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required travel documentation, including a valid passport where international travel is necessary
• Must be able to lawfully enter and exit the United States and other countries required for business travel
• Must not have any legal or regulatory restrictions that would prevent the issuance, renewal, or use of required travel documents, or otherwise limit the ability to fulfill the travel requirements of the role

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 working environment at Körber

Körber is shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a hybrid work schedule for individuals located within Atlanta, Georgia, Irving, Texas, or our Charlotte, NC offices. Employees in these locations are expected to work three days per week in the office. Individuals located outside of these areas will work remotely.

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, including a week-long winter holiday closure 
• 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 of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

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 View email address on us.fitly.work. 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. 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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