Assistant Project Manager

About GreyOrangeGreyOrange is a global leader in AIdriven robotic automation software and hardware, transforming distribution and fulfillment centers worldwide. Our solutions increase productivity, empower growth and scale, mitigate labor challenges, reduce risk and time to market, and create better experiences for customers and employees. Founded in 2012, GreyOrange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices and partners across the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.greyorange.com.Our SolutionsThe GreyMatter Multiagent Orchestration (MAO) platform provides vendor agnostic fulfillment orchestration to continuously optimize performance in real time: the right order, with the right bot and agent, taking the right path and action. Currently operating more than 70 fulfillment sites across the globe (with deployments of 700+ robots at a single site), GreyMatter enables customers to decrease their fulfillment Cost Per Unit by 50%, reduce worker onboarding time by 90% and optimize peak season performance. In retail stores, our gStore end to end store execution and retail management solution supports omnichannel fulfillment, real time replenishment, intelligent workforce tasking and more. Using real time overhead RFID technology, the platform increases inventory accuracy up to 99%, doubles staff productivity, and enables an engaging, seamless in store experience.Assistant Manager – Project Location: Atlanta, USAAbout the RoleThis role is responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of warehouse automation projects at customer sites. The candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensure system integration, monitor timelines and budgets, and support testing, deployment, and go-live activities to ensure successful delivery of automation solutions.Responsibilities: Understanding customer requirementsDefine project implementation strategies considering geographical, Solution & Integration, and delivery timeline challengesPreparing high level project timelineWork closely with proposals teams in creating and reviewing effort estimates for servicesSuccessful transition of the project from the sales team to the delivery teamUnderstand the contract & define project scope, key deliverables and major milestonesSet up the project charter, communication channels, and cadenceCoordinate and collaborate with the customer and internal cross-functional teams and define the gap analysisPrepare Project success criteria ? Timelines, KPI, budget and establish the baselineEnsure all standard project process are being followedClosely monitor the project progress in terms timelines, budget and major milestonesEnsure seamless communication flow between customer and all key stake holdersEnsure key customer deliverables on-time, such as site readiness, infra& resourcesCoordinate with supply chain teams and ensure on time hardware deliveryClosely monitor the progress of testing and timely update of any delay?s issuesCreate / Track / Escalate (Issue management) any bugs identified through JIRAEnsure cross functional teams resource allocation and travel planning.Ensure customer site readiness duly validated and delivered on time.Ensure our software readiness and deploymentCoordinate with regional teams ? Customer ? HQ teams for integration testingSetup and lead war room if required based on RPM requestHelp RPM in tracking UAT test planHelp RPM in publishing / updating KPI monitoring and ramp up planCo-ordinate with RPM for successful closure of NPD tickets and handover of project to Client servicesCo-ordinate with RPM and publish all the handover signoff documents on confluence and project closure reportRequirements:Bachelor's engineering degree in IE / EE/ EC / ME with 7+ years of expA master's degree or MBA in Operations management / Project management will be preferredRich project management experience with subject matter expertise in these industries: Warehousing, Supply chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Automobile, Oil & Gas.5+ years of experience spanning across following practices: Project / Program management, Change management, Consulting, P&L & People Management.3+ years of experience in Warehouse operations & E2E project management of warehouse automation (or) distribution center commissioningDemonstrated strategic thinking and organizational agility.PMI/ ACP / PMI - PMP / Prince-1 / CSM certifications will be an added advantageGood data crunching skills, ability to analyze complex problems and find appropriate solutionsAbility to interact, inspire and influence cross-functional teams.Strong communication, execution, quantitative skills, combined with creativity and negotiation abilities.GreyOrange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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