Sr. Project Director

The Director‘s primary focus is to oversee and manage our multiple projects to ensure a proper delivery of each project, within budget, time and to deliver our promise we have given to our international clients. People are our key to success so the role will be in line responsible for a team of highly-skilled and passionate project managers. As we deliver our material handling systems as a team, the Director will work with Engineering, Sales, Supplier Relations, Legal, Finance and Service.  

The Director, Project Management, will have a high level of autonomy delivering projects and will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of creativity commensurate with their experience. The role will require the Director to demonstrate advanced project and client leadership management skills, comprehensive proficiency in the development of associates and teams, and advanced consultative skills. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

In addition to the roles and responsibilities outlined in the position summary, primary role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Leadership 
  • Create a vision for your organization in alignment with companies’ vision and goals
  • Organizing and conducting training of team members to maximize their potential
  • Ensure the development of team members by providing regular feedback, quarterly performance reviews, and by maintaining a skill matrix
  • Creating a pleasant working environment that inspires the team and takes care of the health, safety, and welfare of your people 
  • Motivating the team to create commitment and to achieve organizational goals
  • Ensures a strong and robust communication process and resolves conflicts
  • Organize team initiatives by leading team meetings, leading 1:1, continuously working on team canvas
  • Support project managers in their projects whenever they are looking for help 
  • Contributing to the growth of the company through a successful team
• Management 
  • Develop, improve, and advise on the available standards, procedures, methods, tools, techniques, and our project management approach in general 
  • Develop and apply quality control mechanism where necessary 
  • Develop and maintain metrics to continuously monitor our project and portfolio performance 
  • Close collaboration with our supplier relations department to support qualifying and adding new Supplier Partners into Fortna’s database of suppliers 
  • Constantly working to expand knowledge of industry best practices and the latest technology for the whole team
  • Resource planning for the team 
• Project Portfolio 
  • Manage and steer our project portfolio in a holistic perspective by respecting industry-related standards to deliver our high-technological material handling systems  
  • Represent Fortna management in clients steering meetings during our project lifecycle  
  • Apply advanced understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and trends in the design and implementation of solutions. 
  • Understand specific capabilities within supply chain applications and leverage advanced knowledge to assist with design and implementation efforts
  • Leverage advanced experience and knowledge to evaluate and compare material handling alternatives and technologies when supporting the design and implementation of solutions
  • Leverage broad consulting skills to resolve issues and assure client acceptance to agreed deliverables, educate them on approach and methods, and help assure closed-loop communication strategies are implemented to inform stakeholders
  • Assist the sales team with preliminary schedules, sales calls, site reviews and installation plans for green/brown field projects and programs of complex scope and size or basic retrofits

Required Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of project management experience 
• Expert proficiency in written and verbal communication (both English and German) 
• Bachelor’s degree majoring in an applicable engineering discipline or economics 
• 8+ years’ experience leading, training and developing teams 
• Certificate in PMP, IPMA or similar 
• Travel: Ability to travel nationally and internationally 
• Ability to perform essential requirements of the position 

Knowledge/ Skills/ Competencies:

• Intermediate business acumen competencies, demonstrating broad understanding and progressive skills with demonstrated application
• Broad understanding of direct and indirect team management across multiple work-streams. Effectively assigns responsibilities and sets clear expectations ensuring work results are understood. Continuously aware of process, progress, and results. Assures feedback is provided for both completion of work and development
• Advanced understanding of listening, verbal, and written communication competencies and skills with extensive demonstrated application of the skills
• Advanced skills for solving complex problems and developing solutions as well as teaching and developing others
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets for both complex and multiple projects.  Proven ability to manage projects for on-time and on-budget metrics and partnering with Project Accountants
• Highly advanced time management competencies, with extensive experience delivering highly complex programs and projects on time and on budget
• Advanced project management skills, demonstrated through requisite knowledge and experience 
• Advanced presentation development and delivery skills
• Advanced client management and project leadership skills demonstrated through broad consultative experience and knowledge
• Proficient understanding of MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Project

WORKING CONDITIONS: When duties are performed in a typical office environment, extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear, in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  

When travelling to Client sites, essential requirements of this position may require physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet, to moderate, to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves, hardhats, and devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing, will be worn as necessary.  

All Associates are entitled to work in environments where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Alongside Fortna taking the appropriate steps to provide information on the Health and Safety requirements of the country they are working in, it is the Associates’ responsibility to ensure they are aware of and follow these Health and Safety requirements, noting that regulations can vary significantly from one country to another. 

Associates are reminded that they have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work. Associates must follow Fortna’s policies and guidelines and cooperate at all times with their co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.  If in doubt, Associates should speak with their Resource Manager or a Site Manager within the country they are visiting. 

This position description should not be considered all-inclusive. 

The base salary range for this role is $133,200 to $199,800.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.