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BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of material handling, conveying, loading, palletizing, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

The Project Manager role in the Products line of business is a hands-on position requiring excellent project management, technical, organizational and communication skills. This position is responsible for the planning, management, and execution of the Products segment within North America in the applicable industries such as cement, building materials, alternative fuels and raw materials, consumer goods, and petrochemical industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Early engagement with the Sales and engineering team during tendering / sales phase
• Execution of new sales projects from contract signed to handover to customer as well as BEUMER's Customer Support department.
• Managing a portfolio of projects in different industries – ranging from $ 50,000 to approx.
  $ 5,000,000 within the Product Business CoC network.
• Organizing the projects through the BEUMER Stage Gate model with planning, specifications, design, production, installation/commissioning planning and agreements to execute within the agreed time frame.
• Proactive and effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and the project team to ensure transparency, clarity and commitment throughout the project.
• Lead a multi-disciplined project team throughout the complete project life cycle in coordination with other entities across BEUMER Group.
• Mange key project management processes such as Scope/requirements management, Supply chain management, change management, risk management, etc.
• Being proactive, identify, and manage opportunities and risks continuously with the right engagement level of the project stakeholders, manage potential back charges and claims and create essential documentation.
• Responsible for the overall project delivery, quality/capacity wise, technically, time frame and financially.
• Develop and update project schedule  
• Create financial reporting and control the project budget
• Technical clarification with the project engineering team and support to site during installation, commissioning, and final testing.
• Compiling report, track project tasks, update monthly status reports                                                
• Coordination and preparation for meetings with customers as well as for internal alignment / reporting
• Follow up on action points and expedite critical activities
• Keep project documents updated and manage changes with the project team
• Support the QSHE department to ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
• Efficiently close out projects incl. making sure all customer documentation is created and stored and the projects are completely closed in the system.
• Visit construction site for progress meetings with the customer and suppliers if required                                                                                                                   

• Min. Bachelor's degree in engineering; mechanical, electrical, software, construction management, or similar technical field. Alternatively, at least 5 years of relevant industrial PM experience.
• Project management experience with delivering projects, preferably in the mechatronic/industrial automation industry.
• Strong technical background (electrical, mechanical-, marine engineer or similar)
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge and experience to manage projects as per project´s contractual agreement and commercial terms and conditions
• Process oriented and able to implement project management processes based on PMO standards.
• Skilled project manager with cross-cultural understanding and good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Hands-on approach, with the ability to motivate others toward success.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Essential skills include planning and budgeting, project administration, and decision-making / creative problem-solving skills.
• Work closely with team members and decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery.
• Able to interface with all members of the organization in a professional, calm, helpful and courteous manner – including Senior Executive Management, Project Management, engineering, supply chain and external stakeholders.
• Strong, independent decision-making ability. Self-starter and possess a strong work ethic with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.
• Participate in required on-going technical training to be a systems subject matter expert.
• Must be willing to travel and work as part of a global team of professionals as required (up to 25 % of the time).
• PMP Certification is required or must obtain PMI/PMP Certification within one year of hire. 

BEUMER is an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of the benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical & Dental coverage (Supplemental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of undue hardship.