Project Manager- Systems Engineering
Niagara BottlingAt Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. Develop lasting relationships with great people. Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Project Manager- Systems Engineering The Project Manager-Systems Engineering is responsible to plan, implement, manage and successfully complete the company’s major capital projects as assigned by the Director of Systems Innovation. This position will interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors. Job Summary Systems engineering is a discipline of engineering that focuses on how to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles. The Systems Engineering Project Manager will support the systems engineering team by maintaining and organizing critical information on capital projects from inception to completion. They will be responsible for interdepartmental communication and information gathering across the project portfolio. The position will also champion the continuous improvement efforts of the department. The Project Manager will maintain systems and documents on warehousing technologies by collaborating with internal parties and vendors, including but not limited to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) technologies, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS), Forklift Management, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), dock and warehouse equipment, etc. Essential Functions Organize and maintain critical documents for all projects Develop repository of plant information and project documents Develop systems for cost analysis and budgeting improvements for capital projects, including scenario budgeting Track budget consumption and manage CGR submission through closeout Establishes and facilitates governance processes, creates roadmaps, and serves as subject matter expert on Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) processes & application Works with Systems Engineering team to provide assistance on own POs, and Budget and vendor onboarding for project execution Own the department's procure-to-pay (P2P) process, from purchase order creation through invoice reconciliation and approval, including P2P reporting and meetings Coordinate across teams to manage list of all active projects, track status and prepare summaries as needed and lead or participate in project prioritization meetings with senior leadership Oversee continuous improvement opportunities within the project management department Coordinates and communicates design requirements throughout each project Lead AGV and AS/RS design and budget evaluations for business growth, including requirements definition, vendor proposal review, and ROI analysis Manage the full forklift fleet lifecycle, including fleet design and specification, leasing, relocations and fleet adjustments, and equipment trials Oversee fleet maintenance agreements, service support, and rentals, and track fleet utilization and fixed assets with Finance Manage procurement, delivery, service setup, and ongoing support for dock and warehouse equipment Drive the metrics of success for the systems engineering department, including department KPI tracking and reporting Ensures project documentation and communication between all stakeholders Initiates, develops, and maintains relationships with suppliers and other external collaborators or contributors, including national account partnerships Works with procurement to develop vendor selection documentation such as “Requests for Information” (RFI) and “Request for Proposal” (RFP) to e…