TGW Logistics · 16 hours ago
General Project Manager
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expTGW Logistics is a company specializing in automation projects, and they are seeking a General Project Manager to oversee multiple concurrent projects. This role involves planning, managing budgets, and ensuring project completion on time while coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle: planning, scope definition, design, execution, and delivery. Organizes and oversees the staffing of the project
Ensures the engineering integrity of systems such that the contractual specifications are met with respect to system functionality, productivity, reliability, quality, and safety
Maintains and regularly updates project schedule, open items list, and risk register
Manages project budget and forecasting of costs. Proactively identifies potential over-runs and develops mitigation plan to minimize negative impact to project
Coordinates with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing for material requisitions and equipment deliveries to meet project milestones. Monitors progress against milestones, budget guidelines, and other performance indicators
Balances concurrent assignments as Project Manager, managing responsibilities such as developing bid packages, evaluating bids, processing POs, and monitoring vendors. Assists with the selection of vendors and manages all activities regarding external consultants and vendors
Keeps management informed of on-going issues and potential concerns that may be escalated by the customer
Maintains comprehensive and complete documentation of situations that can lead to claims against TGW
Performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical systems experience
Four (4) to six (6) years of technical systems and project management experience, preferably in material-handling industry
Approximately 60% of domestic and international travel as required
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including the UK, Europe and Canada
Strong background in engineering automation industry
System-level working knowledge of Mechanical, PLC Controls, and Software Engineering
Demonstrated experience leading and managing project teams
Strong proficiency with project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project)
Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences
Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment
Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time
Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices
Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis
Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region
This position may require work at TGW customer sites
TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites
Preferred
Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, or other recognized methodologies)
Company
TGW Logistics
TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-08-21
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