Senior Project Manager

DCS - Designed Conveyor Systems

Senior Project Manager at Designed Conveyor Systems leading large-scale automation projects in material handling. Driving project execution and building customer relationships across various industries.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFranklin • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

project managementbudget managementforecastingrisk mitigationschedulingautomation project managementmaterial handling project managementfinancial issue resolutionresource allocationDCS lifecycle management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizationadaptabilitysolutions orientationaccountabilitycustomer relationship managementcross-functional team leadershipclarity in responsibilities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft OfficeWordExcelOutlookPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

material handlingautomationparceldistributionfulfillmentwarehouse operationslarge scale projectsproject lifecyclestakeholder engagementproject execution strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment to scope, priorities, critical path, and resource allocation.
Lead the overall project execution strategy while leveraging DCS lifecycle management processes and procedures to ensure consistency with commitments and goals.
Provide leadership and direction to cross functional teams, creating clarity around responsibilities, accountability, communication, and project expectations.
Partner with internal teams to gather, define, and communicate project requirements across technical and non technical stakeholders.
Collaborate with leadership and cross functional partners to align resources against project demands and proactively address gaps or risks.
Manage day to day customer communication and expectations across large-scale automation and material handling projects.
Drive organizational transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop strong relationships with internal teams and customers to foster collaboration and long term partnership.
Manage project budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and billing oversight.
Identify and resolve project and financial issues as they arise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have 10+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, Parcel, Distribution & Fulfillment, warehouse operations, or related industries.
You have experience managing large scale automation or material handling projects, ideally valued at $70M+.
PMP certification is preferred.
You are proficient within the Microsoft Office environment, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
You are a strong communicator who can effectively engage with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
You are highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in fast paced environments.
You are collaborative, adaptable, and solutions oriented.
You possess strong leadership skills and can successfully guide teams through complex project challenges.
You are financially minded and comfortable managing budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project risk.
You are focused on driving successful project outcomes while building strong customer relationships.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
We do community outreach projects throughout the year
We know how to throw company events
We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?