Senior Project Manager - Automated Warehousing/DC

KION Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Medibank health cover

Career Development

Global opportunities

Competitive salary and salary packing

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Paid Parental Leave + super

Purchase Leave

Social Club

Study Assistance

Employee Referral Programme

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale warehouse automation and MHS projects across NSW, VIC, and QLD. Based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane, you will own the full project lifecycle from contract award to commissioning, while coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence.

You will manage complex schedules, budgets, and risks in a fast-paced, technically sophisticated environment, with travel to customer sites locally and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering, automation, or MHS projects.
• Strong understanding of system layouts and integration complexity.

Responsibilities

• Own the project delivery phase from contract review through final handover.
• Lead development of integrated project schedules (critical path focus).
• Coordinate stakeholders and execute scope with cross-functional teams.
• Manage budgets, risks, and procurement strategies.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Join a global market leader transforming warehouse automation

Dynamic opportunity delivering large-scale, complex AMHS projects across Australia.

Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: Competitive salary, excellent benefits & collaborative culture.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools, and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family, making it easier and more affordable to stay active
• Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans designed to fit every lifestyle, life stage, and budget.
• Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth
• Career Development and Global Opportunities
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and novated leasing available
• Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
• Paid Parental Leave + super: 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary
• Purchase Leave
• Social Club
• Study Assistance
• Employee Referral Programme

THE OPPORTUNITY

Position: Senior Project Manager – Lead delivery of highly complex, large-scale warehouse automation and material handling system (MHS) projects.

Based in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane, you will play a key role in delivering strategically critical projects for major clients across NSW, VIC, and QLD.

Operating in a fast-paced, technically sophisticated environment, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, working with advanced automation technologies and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role where you will take full ownership of the project lifecycle, from contract award through to commissioning, customer acceptance, and final handover.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

• Full ownership of the project delivery phase, from contract review through to final handover
• Reviewing contracts to define scope, milestones, and key deliverables
• Leading development and management of integrated project schedules (critical path focus)
• Bringing together internal and external stakeholders to align on scope of works and execution strategy
• Managing project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial performanceIdentifying and managing unallocated costs, variations, and commercial risks
• Driving procurement, supplier commitments, and project supply chain performance
• Overseeing subcontractor engagement, performance, and sign-off for invoicing
• Leading risk management, change management, and issue resolution
• Managing project challenges including delays, scope changes, and extensions of time
• Supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing
• Acting as the key client-facing lead, ensuring expectations are managed and met

TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering, automation, or MHS projects
• Background in MHS, warehouse automation, FMCG, high-speed packaging, or integrated engineering environments
• Strong understanding of system layouts, design intent, and integration complexity
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
• Solid commercial acumen across contracts, budgets, variations, and cost control
• Proficiency with project planning tools (MS Project or similar PM software)
• Ability to interpret AutoCAD layouts and system designs
• Strong reporting, communication, and stakeholder presentation skills
• Willingness to travel to customer sites locally and interstate

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Calm, resilient, and able to lead through complexity and change
• Decisive and proactive, with a strong forward-planning mindset
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence commercial outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams and clients
• A hands‑on leader who can weather the storm and deliver results

WHY BRING YOUR CAREER TO DEMATIC

This is an exciting time to join Dematic. We are proud to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities. We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with 12,000 employees worldwide and over 900 employees in Australia and New Zealand. And some other great things to know about us… Employee engagement is high at 80% in our recent employee survey. Average tenure is 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers annually because we actively invest in developing our people. A staggering 30% of all new hires are referrals, as our people know it is a great place to work and recommend it to others.

KION Brands

KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team - Push it forward.

Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.