Automation Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Material Movement Automation initiatives throughout the network, ensuring effective planning, execution, and implementation.

• Spearhead cross-functional project teams and Supply Chain workstreams to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project goals.

• Supervise project execution, including timelines, risk management, action items, roles and responsibilities, and communication with stakeholders.

• Offer Supply Chain and Operations expertise to aid in project deliverables, operational readiness, startup, and ramp-up phases.

• Facilitate steering committee meetings, develop business cases, and secure capital funding approvals for major projects.

• Manage capital and project expense budgets while overseeing the portfolio of business activities within the 0–18 month timeframe.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with over 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent relevant experience in place of a degree.

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from scope development through implementation, startup, and project closure.

• Strong background in project management, including oversight of project schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, and key milestones.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of LEAN and Continuous Improvement principles and tools.

• Capacity to provide leadership and influence across multi-functional programs and issues.

• Quick learner with the ability to self-direct tasks.

• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Willingness to travel over 50% of the time.

• Local candidate must be authorized to work in the role’s country.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.

• Preferred: Experience managing projects focused on capital, manufacturing, operations, systems, or logistics.

🏝️ Benefits

• Target bonus eligibility.

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit Sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits suite.