Technical Project Manager, Logistic Systems

Company Description

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!

Job Description

General Responsibility

The Technical Project Manager is an integral part of the project management team (PM, Software PM, and Sub-PMs) with broad knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. The role involves taking ownership of the overall technical scope coordination and validation of the project (internal/external). This role will be supporting the Logistic Systems Division.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and integration process to meet the technical standards of BG and the customer contract, from contract signing to project closure.

• Communicate and coordinate with the customer, stakeholders, and partners (e.g., suppliers, consultants) on the technical aspects of the project.

• Define, plan, and monitor the simulation and testing of the system, ensuring that contractual obligations are fulfilled.

• Work alongside the Project Manager to ensure transparent and open communication of technical and commercial points throughout the project.

• Manage and coordinate the technical interface aspects of the project, including building interfaces with the client and external suppliers.

• Share responsibility for cost management (including cost improvements), time, and quality of the project. Evaluate the technical and financial impact of decisions.

• Collaborate with the procurement team to create and review detailed purchase orders, including technical specifications and scope of supply.

• Co-manage the requirements management process, focusing on technical requirements, including gathering, mapping, and traceability with stakeholders.

• Analyze requirements, define technical specifications, and assess the technical changes and their overall impact on both the project’s technical and financial aspects.

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of technical project risks.

• Review technical documents prior to submission to the customer for approval.

• Co-manage gate/sub-gate meetings, ensuring the fulfillment of technical tasks and the collection of lessons learned related to technical aspects.

• Co-manage the quality of final O&M (Operations & Maintenance) and training documentation to support customer needs.

• Provide technical support to the site during installation, commissioning, and final testing.

• Be directly involved in the specification approval, design, production, installation, and commissioning phases of project execution.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in engineering, installation, commissioning, and testing of logistics or similar technology systems.
• At least 5 years of direct experience leading project teams and coordinating across various project disciplines.

Certifications/Licenses:

• PMP certification is required, or the candidate must obtain PMI/PMP certification within one year of hire.

Commitment:

• Proven ability to set and achieve goals, with a genuine care for others and a strong desire to contribute to a successful team.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel to job sites as required, up to 50% of the time.

Additional Information

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

• We pay 100% of medical & dental premiums for you AND your eligible dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match, because we care about your future
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees
• Generous amount of paid time off
• Long-term disability (yes, we cover that too!)

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.