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Project Manager - Warehouse Automation

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion. This role involves ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope, as well as pursuing new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector.

Responsibilities

+ Manage warehouse automation projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.

+ Pursue new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector, building strong relationships with potential clients.

+ Utilize knowledge of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), automated supply and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and racking solutions to design and implement efficient warehouse automation systems.

+ Prepare accurate project estimates, including cost analysis and budgeting, to ensure financial viability and profitability.

+ Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.

+ Monitor project progress and performance, implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards are maintained.

+ Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

+ Support the development of plans for vendor engagement, contract execution, and third-party deliverable tracking.

+ Oversee the definition of physical infrastructure, system throughput requirements, and technical specifications in collaboration with SMEs.

+ Provide consistent status updates and program dashboards to stakeholders, executives, and steering committees.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience managing large-scale projects, with at least 5 years in warehouse automation or industrial systems deployment.

+ Deep understanding of warehouse technologies, including material handling systems (conveyors, AMRs/AGVs), robotics, and WMS/WCS platforms.

+ Strong experience in project governance, risk management, and vendor coordination within a fast-paced logistics or fulfillment environment.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to interface with both technical teams and senior leadership.

+ Experience leading warehouse automation projects in a greenfield or brownfield setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with project management and construction.

+ Knowledge of warehouse management systems and estimation.

+ Electrical engineering, controls systems, and mechanical engineering expertise.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

In addition to offering competitive compensation plans and long-term career opportunities, we provide an attractive mix of benefit plans to contribute to your good health, future financial security, and peace of mind

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.