Deployment Project Manager - Warehouse Robotics & Automation

Exotec

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of technical/logistics project management experience
  • Proven track record managing complex, multimillion-dollar projects
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing at all business levels
  • Demonstrated leadership and autonomous decision-making capabilities
  • Proficient in various project planning tools and software
  • Broad knowledge of logistics issues preferred
  • Willingness to travel ~50% for client site support

Responsibilities

  • Lead warehousing robotics and automation deployment projects from start to finish
  • Collaborate with Sales and Deployment Integration teams on project alignment
  • Manage third-party contractors and oversee RFQ process
  • Coach and coordinate installation teams to meet implementation milestones
  • Identify project phases and manage objectives, margins, and risks
  • Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Oversee operations teams to ensure contractual obligations are met
  • Ensure technical milestones are achieved through close collaboration
  • Act as primary client contact throughout project deployment
  • Control project budget and manage cost variances
  • Negotiate and defend change orders and scope adjustments

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with salary and bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous vacation and time off policy
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Continuous training and development opportunities
  • New office space in midtown Atlanta
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead and conduct warehousing robotics and automation deployment projects of clients from start to finish
  • Collaborate with the Sales and the Deployment Integration teams to ensure smooth running projects including alignment on project scope, contractual deliverables and client expectations
  • Manage third-party contractors and oversee RFQ/qualification process
  • Coach and coordinate the installation and commissioning resources to meet the implementation milestones
  • Determine the project planning phases and assume responsibility for objectives, margins and risk identification
  • Actively monitor risks, maintain a risk register and drive mitigation strategies
  • Overview the work of all operational teams involved in the projects to make sure contractual requirements are followed
  • Work closely with the operational teams to ensure that technical milestones are reached, including system testing and acceptance
  • Serve as the preferred point of contact for the clients throughout all phases of the project deployment facilitating stakeholder communication, steering committees, and executive updates
  • Monitor and control project budget, track cost variances, and safeguard project profitability
  • Prepare, negotiate, and defend change orders and scope adjustments in alignment with client contracts

Requirements

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don't meet every requirement listed below, don't worry-your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

  • Bachelor's degree in the engineering field or equivalent real-world work experience required, with good general knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering
  • At least 7 years of experience in technical/logistics project management with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through full project life cycle
  • Successful record of managing complex projects, preferably with some experience overseeing projects in the multi-million dollar budget space
  • Great communication skills with the capacity to interface across business levels, from senior and high-level interlocutors to CEO
  • Strong leadership and high autonomy level with the confidence and credibility to take action and make/defend choices
  • Mastery of several project planning tools and software
  • Broad knowledge on logistics issues ideal
  • Comfort and openness to travelling ~50% to support projects at client sites across North America

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package, inclusive of salary and annual bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Generous vacation and time off policy
  • 401(k) with company match up to 5%
  • Continuous opportunities for training and development in an international setting
  • Beautiful, new office space in midtown Atlanta

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