Global Project Manager, Logistics Systems and Applications (Hybrid)
Danbury, CT, US, 06810
Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and marketing of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Damper actuators, control valves, sensors, meters, and gas monitors make up the company's core business. Founded in 1975, Belimo employs approximately 2,000 people in over 80 countries and is listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.
JOB SUMMARY
The Global Project Manager, Logistics Systems and Applications will be responsible for deciding on and implementing improvement and investment projects for the Group Division Logistics/ Customization to achieve long term business targets. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluate, plan and execute of complex business improvement or CAPEX investments projects, mostly with a strong logistics system focus, in line with Belimo's growth strategy.
COMPANY'S MISSION AND VALUES
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The Global Project Manager, Logistics Systems and Applications is part of the Global Logistics team, reporting directly to the Head of Logistics/Customization Excellence. This position bears full responsibility for all agreed upon goals and objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems & Application Management
- Responsible for the global logistics system procedures: conceptional work, implementation of new processes globally, drive global standardization, automatization, and optimization.
- Management of global logistics systems provider (IGZ, Opal)
- Global coordination of change requests and release planning
- Interface between Business and IT organizations
- Support improvement and investment projects as a global logistics system expert and act as an internal consultant
- Analyse process & systems and applications weaknesses (on a global level)
- Maintenance/creation of training documentation and training-skills of required processes (Train the Trainer)
- Global module responsibility: SAP WM / EWM
Project Management
- Lead strategic global and regional projects and interface with global strategic Group initiatives.
- Execute medium / large scale investment (CAPEX) projects independently, as required
- Manage projects with cost and timeline control, ensure scope and deliverables are according to project specifications and the risks are controlled carefully
- Identify, implement, and lead opportunities/ logistics improvement projects to streamline flow across the entire supply chain
- Lead projects and motivate participants in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams until the successful completion on time and within budget of the project
- Use the Project Management tools (project planning / task management) to ensure project goals are achieved
- Supports the Head of Project Management in the tool-based project portfolio management
Miscellaneous
- Maintain and develop training, procedures and manuals and execute training activities for new initiatives under your responsibility.
- Elaborate project specific concepts, solutions and basis for Management decisions
- Participation and collaboration in Logistics / Customization Councils and other training sessions
- Peer-coaching of Global and Regional Project Management Specialist's
- Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and healthy working environment
- Provide support for Global Quality initiatives at the group level, working with the Asia Pacific based Group Division Quality team
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree required, ideally within the scope of Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Project Management.
- Must have 5+ years of experience in logistics system support management
- 3+ years of project experience in an industrial environment, working with interdisciplinary and international teams
- Systems Experience: SAP Expert (SD, WM, EWM) and MS Office Suite
- Proven experience of 2-3 topics within the Belimo Supply Chain Focus topics (WMS, LogisticsAutomation, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Controlling, Sustainability in Logistics, Materials/Inventory Management)
- Flexibility for global business travel (15% travel requirement)
- Involved, initiative team player with high level of self-motivation and communication skills
- Entrepreneurially thinking - ability to convince all stakeholders to support projects
- Must be a strong logical and analytical thinker with goal orientation who can develop and execute to completion
Pluses
- Communication skills in other languages, in particular German or Spanish is highly desirable
- PMP certification
- Six Sigma Certification
Why employees choose Belimo?
- Health - Top of the line medical, dental and vision options for employees and their families
- Fantastic employee culture – Belimo employees bleed orange and truly live our company mantra “Together to the top!”
- Financials – On top of a competitive salary, employees at every level of the organization are eligible for an annual bonus and regular performance reviews. We also encourage all employees to participate in our employee stock plan, offering a 30% discount.
- Save for retirement – Belimo offers a competitive 6% company match on 401K contributions, which is immediately vested.
- Flexibility – Belimo offers a hybrid schedule for professional-office positions, allowing you more flexibility to spend time with your loved ones.
- Time Off – Belimo provides all employees vacation time, personal/sick time, and generous holiday offerings.
- Continuous Learning – Belimo pushes our employees to never stop learning. We offer tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Diversity – Work with colleagues around the globe from Switzerland to Brazil to Shanghai.
- Professional Development – Belimo offers trainings throughout the year to further develop yourself personally and professionally, including a Trainee Program specifically geared towards recent graduates.
- Growth – Belimo is experiencing record growth! Many of our employees grow their careers with Belimo through internal advancement and choose to retire with us.
- Wellness – We offer all Danbury employees free access to our on-site fitness center effective their first day. We also offer a $300 annual incentive for meeting wellness-based goals.
- Give back – Belimo cares about local and global issues! We fundraise annually with an employer-match and coordinate paid volunteer days to support our local community.
- More Perks include quarterly employee-focused events, transparency with leadership, a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility which offers a full cafeteria, sit/stand desks, and all the free cappuccinos you can want!
Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury