Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead and manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion. This role involves ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope, pursuing new business opportunities, and building strong relationships with potential clients. You will utilize your knowledge of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), automated supply and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and racking solutions to design and implement efficient warehouse automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Pursue new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector and build strong relationships with potential clients.
• Utilize knowledge of AGVs, 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.

• 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.

• Electrical engineering, controls systems, mechanical engineering skills.
• Familiarity with the warehouse automation industry.

The work environment for this position will be split between working from home, in the office, and on job sites. While it's preferred for candidates to live near Birmingham or Greenville offices, remote work is possible for the right candidate. This role offers the ability to create your own department and become a foundational part of the operation, with lots of autonomy and the ability to run your own business.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Excellent company benefits with MDV and relocation assistance.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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