Project Manager

Project Manager

Fortna partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At Fortna, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Position Summary :

The Project Manager (PM) manages the coordination and completion of Material Handling System (MHS) projects with increasing levels complexity, scope, and budget. The PM assures all deliverables are on time, on budget, and within scope. The PM works directly with Fortna employees, customers, supplier-partners, and other service providers in connection with project deliverables.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Consistently practice and demonstrate through example an appropriate level of character and integrity in the performance of all duties and responsibilities.
• Works with manager to create robust learning objectives to assure learning experiences drive growth around critical competencies, skills, and knowledge. Proactively shares knowledge in the development of others. Effectively builds strong project teams, understanding development needs in self and others.
• Develop and deploy plans to achieve results through self and others by stressing precision of execution and action to address complex challenges and conflicts. Build strong relationships by applying strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Lead the business by supporting organizational goals and objectives. Expectations include understanding and solving business problems, supporting change, managing with confidence, inspiring others, and supporting a diverse environment in support of continuous improvement.
• Apply broad understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and trends in the design and implementation of solutions.
• Leverage progressive experience and knowledge to evaluate and compare material handling alternatives and technologies when supporting the design and implementation of solutions.
• Understand specific capabilities within supply chain applications and leverage broad knowledge to assist with design and implementation efforts.
• Utilize a broad understanding of Fortna project governance activities and Fortna project governance tools in the delivery of projects and management of project risks.
• Lead two or more external / internal project or work streams of intermediate size, scope, budget, and complexity.
• Leverage progressive consulting skills in support of problem resolution, helping assure client acceptance to agreed deliverables, provide critical support on approach and methods, and help with developing closed-loop communications for project stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of training.
• Support internal project teams in the development of tools, templates, and methodologies.
• Support the development of trade show material.
• Assist the sales team with preliminary schedules, sales calls, site reviews and installation plans for projects of moderate scope and complexity and generally inline with brown field projects.

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Working Conditions :

When duties are performed in a typical office environment, extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear, in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

When traveling to Client sites, essential requirements of this position may require physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and / or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet, to moderate, to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves, hardhats, and devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing, will be worn as necessary.

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

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 FORTNA 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, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.