Project Manager

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is hiring a Project Manager to lead complex material handling and automation projects across its Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment business segments. The role oversees projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, leading cross-functional teams, managing customer relationships and project finances, and ensuring successful delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Own the success of complex automation projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with an exceptional customer experience
• Lead cross-functional teams by creating clarity around priorities, accountability, communication, and execution across engineering, controls, procurement, installation, commissioning, finance, and field teams
• Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, managing scope, critical path, resources, and key milestones to keep projects moving forward
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers, building trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project requirements, align expectations, and translate technical information into clear, actionable plans
• Identify risks before they become problems, developing mitigation strategies and driving solutions that keep projects on track
• Own the financial health of your projects, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and billing performance
• Partner across the business to ensure the right resources are aligned at the right time while fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion successful project execution by balancing customer expectations, team priorities, safety, quality, and business objectives every step of the way

Requirements:

• You have 5+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry
• You have successfully led complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion
• You have experience managing projects valued at approximately $30M or greater while coordinating teams of 10-15 or more contributors
• You have strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project performance
• You have earned your PMP certification or are willing to obtain it within six months of joining DCS
• You have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• You communicate confidently with customers, executives, field teams, and technical stakeholders alike
• You build trust through accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and every day brings a new challenge
• You enjoy leading teams, solving complex problems, and helping customers achieve successful project outcomes
• You are comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and bringing diverse teams together around a common goal