Lead Project Manager – Automated Solutions Delivery

Proactive Global; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Project Manager to lead automated warehouse projects from initial planning to delivery in Brisbane. You will manage client relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership in a technical environment, excellent stakeholder communication, and willingness to travel across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in engineering, manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead project teams in a technical environment.
• Right to work in Australia and current Australian driver license.
• White Card (General Construction Induction) or willingness to obtain before site attendance.
• Willingness to travel across Australia (≈25% of working days).

Responsibilities

• Lead automated warehouse projects, adhering to PM reporting and financial controls processes.
• Manage the commercial and technical risks of the project.
• Provide leadership and support to the project core team.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing policies are implemented on project sites.
• Ensure project resources and costs are within budgets and timescales.
• Generate the integrated project plan and agree work stream plans.
• Deliver the project management processes, including reporting and controls.
• Ensure project objectives meet quality and safety procedures.
• Be the primary customer interface on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage project issues and proposed changes to scope/timescales/budgets.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Technical project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering degree

Engineers Australia membership eligibility

Formal project management certification (PMP/PRINCE2/AIPM CPPP/CPPM)

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Project Manager to lead automated warehouse projects from initial planning to delivery in Brisbane. You will manage client relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the specified quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership in a technical environment, excellent stakeholder communication, and willingness to travel across Australia.