Project Manager AutoStore

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. Our more than 3,000 employees worldwide develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, retail and administration.

Kardex AutoStore is seeking a motivated self-starter to be in the role of Project Manager. This full-time position is to be based in either NSW, VIC, SA, ACT or QLD and shall report to the Director Operations APAC. This is an amazing opportunity to join a growing company shaping up the project realization team in the region!

The Project Manager will assume full ownership of the contract delivering the project scope and activities of AutoStore projects from handover from sales to the final acceptance. Project manager will be playing a crucial supportive role in sales phase, contributing to the pre-sales phase as subject matter expert, performing reviews, delivering documentation and costing. He/she will ensure a smooth transition from the implementation phase to the service phase by close collaboration with the customer service team and customer with pro-active planning and communication. The project manager is a self-starter, autonomous, people leader and comfortable working in a startup environment and is open for a wide range of tasks at different locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership with detailed understanding of the contract.
• Plan and track all project activities and able to readily communicate the status.
• Maintains detail costing plan with accurate forecast.
• Takes active role in procurement and delivery of material.
• Confidently communicate project status incorporating relevant and crucial KPIs to all levels of stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project financial reports timely to the governance team including higher management.
• Pro-actively manage risk and endeavour to find solutions.
• Actively look for opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Execute change management skill with clear proposal and impact analysis aligned with the contract guidelines.
• Lead and motivate team members.
• Lead negotiation with all levels of stakeholders.
• Establishes excellent working relationships with customer and suppliers with regular meetings.
• Provide guidance, deliver costing and high-level project plan, develop and review documents in sales phase.
• Actively plan, assist and collaborate with the customer service team and customer in transitioning the project from realisation to service.
• Work with management to support the setup of the optimal lean project organisation.
• Support in establishing and/or review project templates and realisation processes.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Tertiary qualification with Business Administration / Project Management Accreditation or Engineering Degree or a similar field.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience with project management or experienced engineer with solid AutoStore experience looking to move into project management role.
• Proven portfolio of managed projects.
• Detailed understanding of intra-logistics systems and processes.
• English – fluent (both spoken and written).
• Travel within the region – High

Behaviours & Competence Required to Perform This Role:

• Motivated to join growing startup business.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Self-driven and proactive.
• Meticulous yet strategic.
• Advance negotiating skill.
• Able to operate in pressured environment.
• Demonstrate leadership attributes.
• Advance presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships across the boundaries.