Senior Project Manager

Job Description:

About the Role  

Kaleris is a private equity-backed software firm focused on supply chain optimization, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are a global leader in the supply chain execution market, focused on accelerating the transformation of digital supply chain for industrial and finished goods shippers and carriers by combining best-in-class solutions for challenges tied to yard management, shipment visibility, and asset management, across rail, truck, and multi-mode transportation.  

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading implementation of new products and services, small, medium and large-scale terminal automation projects, application and terminal upgrades, operational efficiency improvements, terminal process design, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. 

Responsibilities  

• Applied minimum 8 - 10 years of project management experience and 4 years of technical/industry/business experience (excluding any overlap with PM experience) 

• Lead implementation of new products and services, large-scale terminal automation projects, application and terminal upgrades, operational efficiency improvements, terminal process design, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments 

• Demonstrated evidence of a giveback opportunity to the Project Management community 

• Completed Project Management mandatory education; holds a PMI or PRINCE 2 certification 

• Achieved an Experienced level in Complex Project Implementation Methodology 

• 10 + years of consulting experience for cross-role transfers; project management certification a must 

Requirements  

Effectiveness and Impact 

• Manages small to large scale projects successfully (scope, budget, schedule, escalation) and delivers results that meet or beat expectations 

• Represents Kaleris-Navis in a professional way in front of customers and other Kaleris-Navis departments 

• Ability to negotiate and sell additional services during the project, if applicable 

Supervision and Accountability 

• Quickly develops effective relationships with all project stakeholders 

• Listens and communicates effectively with customers, team members and stakeholders 

• Motivates / inspires team members and stakeholders 

• Deals with challenges and stressful situations, while maintaining professionalism 

• Manages their project within the relevant tools; reports on their projects on time and complete 

Communication and Leadership 

• Develops effective project plans, execute and proactively replan as required 

• Creates and enthusiastically delivers project-oriented presentations to customer and Navis executives 

• Leads customers to effective solutions 

• Deals with tough situations and escalates as necessary 

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and other languages relevant to the region 

Benefits & Compensation  

• Competitive compensation package  

• Full benefit