Project Director

March 10

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FORTNA

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FORTNA is a company that specializes in warehouse optimization, design, and automation services. They leverage proprietary processes, tools, and algorithms to design and deliver solutions that incorporate the best-fit automation technologies and intelligent software for supply chain operations. By focusing on unique industry challenges, FORTNA provides comprehensive and data-driven solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability across various sectors.

1001 - 5000 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Private Equity Round on 2019-03

📋 Description

• Lead sophisticated distribution center improvements and spear the deployment of extra-large complex projects with $60M+ project financials • Maintain alignment across Fortna and client project leaders, stakeholders, and executive sponsors throughout the course of a client program lifecycle or operational performance initiative • Define workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships of a project team • Mitigate scope, schedule, and cost risks both internally and with clients • Lead the development of departmental budgets and business plans for functional areas • Exhibit expert level leadership skills demonstrated by developing organizational goals and objectives • Set standards and coach others while reinforcing the company’s high degree of integrity • Engage in activities that demonstrate an ability to proficiently lead the business • Apply superior understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and trends in the design and implementation of solutions • When supporting the design and implementation of solutions, leverage expert experience and knowledge to evaluate and compare material handling alternatives and technologies • Understand specific capabilities within complex supply chain applications and leverage advanced knowledge to assist with design and implementation efforts • Oversee difficult concepts and complexity of Fortna project governance activities and tools in the delivery of projects • Utilize advanced consulting skills to facilitate resolution of issues • Oversee the hiring and training of associates, and manage change across stakeholder groups • Drive innovation related to the conceptualization of new as well as improved tools, templates, and methodologies • Cultivate an environment where robust learning objectives are set to align training, coaching, and experience to assure critical competencies, skills, and knowledge are developed • Provide leadership as a Resource Manager as business needs require • Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels • Conceptualize, develop, and deliver presentation material at trade shows

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 13+ years of experience or 15+ years of work experience in one of the following disciplines: industrial, mechanical, or civil engineering, business or industrial or construction management. • Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification • Expert business acumen competencies, demonstrating extensive understanding and exceptional skills with proven history of application • Paramount level experience in project management • Exceptional level of understanding how to manage both directly and indirectly across multiple workstreams and projects • Demonstrated high-level ability to manage remotely • Leads by example through developing broad project leadership that effectively assigns responsibilities and sets clear expectations • Extensive ability in listening, verbal, and written communication competencies • High understanding of solving complex problems as well as teaching and developing others • Expert ability to develop and manage budgets across multiple projects, workstreams, and programs • High-ranking ability to proactively engage with Project Accountants in the management and communication of the budgets • Exceptional time management competencies • Expert presentation development and delivery skills • Superior client management and project leadership skills • Highly proficient understanding of PM software, Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint • Ability to travel domestically and internationally • Ability to perform essential requirements of the position