Project Manager, Designed Conveyor Systems
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Warehouse automation solutions, consulting & software
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Warehouse automation solutions, consulting & software
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To deliver the best customer and employee experience in the industry.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- You are willing to travel approximately 25% to support your projects and customers
What the job involves
- DCS is continuing to grow, and we're expanding our Project Management team across both our Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) business segments
- As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex material handling and automation projects for some of the world's most recognized brands, serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle
- This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys balancing customer relationships, project execution, financial management, and team leadership
- Throughout the interview process, we'll take the time to understand your project experience, technical background, leadership style, and long-term interests so we can thoughtfully align you with the right team, customers, and project portfolio
- At DCS, our Project Managers are trusted leaders who help bring complex customer solutions to life
- You'll lead projects from kickoff through completion while driving communication, accountability, problem-solving, and successful project delivery
- If you're energized by leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful automation solutions, we'd love to meet you
- 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
Our take
With four decades of experience, Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) has established itself as a trusted partner for major businesses across various industries. The company works closely with clients to provide tailor-made material handling, warehouse solutions, and conveyor design services.
DCS's stand-out quality is its ability to provide customized solutions that meet the individual needs of each client. It boasts a brand-agnostic approach to parts selection, sourcing components based solely on manufacturers' specifications, cost-effectiveness, lead time, compatibility and ease of installation. On top of this, its software suite is comprehensive meaning clients can pick and choose what they need.
Considered an innovator in its field, DCS is well-positioned to remain a leader moving forwards. And, as the demand for efficient material handling and warehouse solutions grows, it should have plenty of opportunity for further success.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Company HQ
Franklin, TN
Leadership
Matt Ferguson
(President)With over 15 years of industrial automation experience, Matt joined DCS in 2015 and has served as the President since 2018.
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