Program Manager
Material Handling Systems

Job Info

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Founded in 1999, MHS is a full-service provider of innovative material handling systems that solve the challenges of distribution and fulfillment operations. We build, engineer and maintain systems for some of the biggest companies in the world, including UPS, FedEx, Walmart, Amazon and others. MHS is already one of the 10 largest material handling system suppliers worldwide, and we only expect to continue growing. We're looking for top talent to be part of the journey.

MHS is seeking for a talented Program Manager to focus large complex material handling projects. Complex projects may contain or consist of complex PLC controls software, complex WMS and WCS software, high-speed carton and package conveyance and sort subsystems, pallet handling systems etc.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads project managers in full scope of responsibilities for the most complex or strategic projects or programs
• Leads project/program management role (definition of schedule, budget, risk, change, opportunity and resource allocation management) for most complex projects or programs.
• Provides functional or business process leadership on most complex projects or programs.
• Leads the design of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitates the execution of project/program solution plan for complex projects or programs.
• Responsible for delivery of complex project/program plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience and understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, and performance management
• Typically 8+ years of successful experience in a directly related field and successful demonstration of responsibilities of role
• Bachelors or Advanced Degree required

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Substantial and extensive experience with planning, management and execution of highly complex material handling systems with a specific focus on controls engineering
• Understanding and knowledge of various controls architectures, related controls levels, and the functionality of controls domains, inclusive of WMS and WCS integration.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities and impacts of project execution
• Knowledge and ability to identify and develop the proper team skills required for the successful implementation of the various products and subsystems employed in complex systems
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules
• Development and execute equipment, subsystem, and system commissioning and integration test plans.
• Experience with and execution of general processes associated with change control, approvals, and information exchange involving several stake holders, both internal and external, in particular with a large number of subcontractors.
• Ability to coordinate the execution of activities by internal and external resources
• Ability to cause team and organizational action to mitigate scope, schedule, and cost concerns both internally and with customers.
• Experience with the coordination of on-site activities

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.



TRAVEL: Generally, no travel is required for this position except to customer sites <25>

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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