🚀 Senior Director - Project Management

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Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds, and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments. With engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, the Dematic global network of 10,000 employees has helped achieve more than 6,000 worldwide customer installations for some of the world’s leading brands.

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Director of Project Management to lead the Modifications and Upgrades Business Unit in the United States. This role is part of the North America Lifecycle Solutions and Services team that works to support existing customer sites with modifications and upgrades to their systems, helping improve safety, lower costs and enhance productivity throughout the system’s lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project management leaders and project managers, encouraging a culture of inclusion and collaboration to achieve flawless execution of goals.
• Develop and complete comprehensive project plans, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget and quality.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for project‑related issues, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
• Maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and business plans strategically.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex challenges, recommending procedural changes to improve efficiency.
• Provide leadership on strategic business planning and continuous improvement initiatives to implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading Project Management or Project Engineering teams.
• Advanced understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation and performance management.
• Experience managing large teams and project execution, including planning, tracking, contract administration, systems integration, cost control, risk management, team leadership and subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and controls systems, with basic knowledge of software systems.
• Experience with procurement processes, including RFP/RFQ development and contract management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple activities of varying sizes simultaneously.
• Availability to travel up to 50% and work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Pre‑contract support to sales and estimating.
• PMP certification is beneficial but not required.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is estimated to be $175,000.00 - $250,000.00 at the time of posting and will be eligible for incentive compensation in accordance with company practices.

Location

Salt Lake City, UT