LPS Program Manager

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Fortna partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

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Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible to create, enhance and maintain a positive working relationship with key Fortna customers with respect to all Lifecycle activities and services. The Program Manager is the main POC for the LPS organization and will act as a direct technical liaison to the assigned accounts. Such departments include : Project Management, Engineering, Parts, Service, Technical Support and System Sales. The Program Manager is responsible for creating long term plans (identifying, planning and executing) for the assigned customers MHE installed base. This includes ownership of all aftermarket sales efforts.

The Program Manager will be the central point of contact for communication between the customer and all aftermarket teams in addition, all related parties within the company including any sub-contractors who have been assigned to carry out activities. The Program Manager will be responsible to develop long term planning (3-5 years) across multiple sites. The Program Manager will interface with corporate contacts and customer site level contacts. The Program Manager will work closely with project managers to ensure projects are executed in a consistent manner. At times the Program Manager may help act as an escalation on projects or other outstanding support requirements. The Program Manager will be responsible to develop and enforce product and project standards. Any issues that arise and require escalation will be directed through the Program Manager. The Program Manager will have dotted line reporting accountability to Systems Account Sales.

Essential Functions

• The ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner.
• The ability to effectively communicate with the customer.
• The ability to oversee multiple projects at one time.
• The ability to develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments.
• The ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner.
• The ability to generate technical long-term plans for a large diverse customer installed base.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• To be results focused.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, or Engineering Technology or 10+ years of direct industry experience. 3+ years' experience with Automation or Material Handling. Experience managing multiple resources. Experience working with customers in planning and prioritizing. Experience in managing problems in high stress situations. Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments.

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.