About the Opportunity
We’re partnering with a leading automation and material handling organization looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex automation system implementations across multiple customer sites.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing large-scale, fast-moving technical projects from design through installation and commissioning. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge automation systems, international project work, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage multiple concurrent automation and material handling projects from planning through delivery
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, risk management, and customer communication
- Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and vendors to ensure successful project execution
- Ensure systems are delivered to contractual specifications relating to functionality, productivity, reliability, quality, and safety
- Support vendor selection, bid evaluation, procurement activity, and project documentation
- Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and mitigate risks or cost overruns
- Act as a key point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
What We’re Looking For
- 4–6+ years of project management experience within automation, material handling, intralogistics, or related engineering environments
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, PLC controls, and software engineering
- Experience managing technical project teams and customer-facing project delivery
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with Microsoft Project and other project management tools
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical systems experience preferred
- Formal PM certification (PMI, PRINCE2, etc.) is advantageous
Additional Details
Approximately 50% domestic and international travel required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing automation business delivering highly technical projects within fast-paced industrial and warehouse environments.