Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale warehouse automation projects, ensuring project scope, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction are met.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of complex warehouse automation and material handling projects valued up to $40M
- Manage all phases of project delivery, including engineering, procurement, controls integration, software deployment, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance
- Serve as the primary customer-facing project leader throughout project execution
- Drive project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Controls, Software, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules while managing critical path activities and key milestones
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues impacting project performance
- Lead project execution during installation and startup, ensuring successful integration of mechanical, controls, and software systems
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party partners to ensure quality and schedule commitments are achieved
- Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, change management, and budget adherence
- Facilitate communication among internal teams, customers, contractors, and stakeholders
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Make timely operational decisions to maintain project momentum and achieve business objectives
- Travel to customer sites as required, with approximately 50% travel expected during active project phases
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of project management experience delivering warehouse automation, material handling, industrial automation, systems integration, manufacturing, or industrial construction projects
- Experience managing large, multi-disciplinary projects involving engineering, controls, software, installation, and commissioning teams
- Demonstrated success managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships
- Experience leading projects through installation, startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance phases
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tools
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
- Willingness to travel extensively and maintain an on-site presence during implementation activities
- Experience leading greenfield distribution center or fulfillment center automation projects
- Experience managing projects valued between $10M and $40M+
- Knowledge of automated material handling technologies, including conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, robotics, AMRs, shuttle systems, and related automation solutions
- Experience with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), or other automation software platforms
- Experience within a systems integration, warehouse automation, or material handling organization
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
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