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Cencora · 2 weeks ago

Project Manager, Facility & Distribution Engineering

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $127K/yr

7+ years exp

Cencora is an innovative company dedicated to creating healthier futures. The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for managing components of projects related to the design, build, and improvement of distribution facilities and processes, requiring significant coordination and travel.

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Responsibilities

Works closely with Project Director to assist in the development of a project charter outlining project design and/or implementation requirements

Assists in the preparation of capital expenditure requests for projects

Manages assigned scope according to the project charter

Project elements may include material handling equipment, warehouse, and business systems, building construction or modification and other equipment and services typically found within a distribution environment

Assigned scope may include design, contractor coordination, testing, training, and start up activities

May be assigned multiple areas of scope

May be assigned overall responsibility for a project

Manages assigned team members in the execution of the assigned scope

Manages and reports on project budget for assigned scope

May issue or approve purchase orders according to company policy

Develops, maintains, and reports on timelines for assigned scope

Typically requires cross-functional coordination with other internal teams and vendors

Generates timely and concise communication regarding project status and pending issues

Supports in the development of supplier specifications and RFP’s, supports the contractual negotiations, and manages the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts

Manages engagement with external consultants and other outsourced resources and vendors that perform work associated with the assigned project scope

Coordinates activities with Project Director and other internal project teams to ensure alignment

Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse OperationsAutomation ProjectsProject ManagementPMP CertificationSix SigmaLean ManufacturingProject Management SoftwareAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience managing automation or construction projects exceeding $5MM per project

Experience leading cross-functional teams

Experience planning and tracking projects using project management software

Experience developing and tracking project costs

7+ years of experience as a project manager, project engineer or related occupation

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience leading projects related to warehouse operations, warehouse design, warehouse and business systems, process improvement and standardization, engineered labor standards, and transportation

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds, acting as a liaison, understanding and appreciating different perspectives and translating into terms necessary for any group or individual to understand

Ability to lead dynamically and energize work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs

Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solution

General knowledge of warehouse operations, warehouse design, and warehouse and business systems

General knowledge of automated material handling equipment

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word, PowerPoint and AutoCAD

Strong presentation skills, ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Must be able to drive results from both internal and external resources

Must be able to quickly adapt plans to changing business requirements

Normally requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience