Senior Project Manager – Robotics & Automation Implementation (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Atlanta, GA
About the Company
We are partnering with a global leader in AI-driven automation and robotics solutions that enable large-scale fulfillment and distribution operations to run more efficiently and intelligently. Their platform integrates software, robotics, and real-time orchestration to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, scalability, and operational performance across global customer environments.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale warehouse automation and system implementation programs. This role sits at the intersection of supply chain, software, and robotics, and plays a critical part in ensuring successful execution of complex, customer-facing deployments.
This is not a traditional PM role. Think of it as an “air traffic controller” for multi-layered implementation programs — coordinating across cross-functional teams to drive projects from planning through deployment and stabilization.
This role is ideal for someone with 7–10 years of experience who has operated in complex environments and is ready to take on broader ownership in high-impact programs.
What You’ll Do
Pre-Sales Phase
- Understand customer requirements and project objectives.
- Define implementation strategies considering geography, integration needs, and delivery constraints.
- Prepare high-level project timelines.
- Collaborate with proposal teams to estimate project effort and service requirements.
Project Planning Phase
- Ensure smooth project transition from Sales to Delivery.
- Analyze the contract, define scope, key deliverables, and major milestones.
- Establish project charter, communication channels, and meeting cadence.
- Coordinate with customer and internal cross-functional teams to conduct gap analysis.
- Define success criteria (timelines, KPIs, budget) and establish baselines.
- Ensure adherence to standard project processes, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
Project Delivery Phase
- Monitor progress against timelines, budget, and milestone commitments.
- Maintain seamless communication between customer and stakeholders.
- Ensure timely completion of customer responsibilities (site readiness, infrastructure, resources).
- Collaborate with supply chain teams for on-time hardware delivery.
- Track testing progress, highlight delays, and drive issue resolution.
- Log, track, and escalate issues/bugs through JIRA and structured issue management processes.
Project Execution Phase
- Manage cross-functional resource allocation and travel planning.
- Validate customer site readiness and ensure readiness before deployment.
- Oversee software readiness, deployment, and testing activities.
- Coordinate integration testing across regions, customer teams, and HQ.
- Set up and lead war rooms when required.
- Support UAT planning, execution, and KPI monitoring for ramp-up.
- Assist in closing NPD tickets and project handover to Client Services.
- Drive creation of handover documentation, sign-offs, and project closure reports on Confluence.
What We’re Looking For
- 7-10 years of experience in Project or Program Management
- Strong project management experience in industries such as warehousing, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, or oil & gas.
- Experience leading or contributing to client-facing implementation projects involving complex systems or integrations
- Exposure to large-scale programs (typically $1M–$5M+), with ownership of key workstreams or delivery milestones
- Exposure to automation, robotics, or system implementations is a strong plus
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and client teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
Work Environment & Expectations
- Travel: Up to ~60% (domestic and international)
- Ability to collaborate with globally distributed teams, including regular overlap with India-based teams
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale automation and transformation programs
- Exposure to cutting-edge robotics and supply chain innovation
- High visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Clear pathway to full-time conversion (6–9 months)
- Opportunity to grow into larger program ownership over time
