Deployment Project Manager, EMEA

Stryker Corporation; Deutschland; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading robotics company in Germany is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead the deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). The role requires managing projects across diverse locations, excellent communication skills in both English and German, and a strong background in logistics and project management. This position supports the EMEA region and includes approximately 50% travel.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years' experience in high-tech project management.
• 3+ years' experience in 3PL, logistics, supply chain, or warehousing.
• 3+ years' experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining complex project plan-related applications.
• Proficient English and native or professional-level German communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and project manage the deployment of AMR solutions within customer environments.
• Facilitate customer kickoff sessions, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules and resource allocation strategies.
• Ensure projects stay on track by coordinating with teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful project elements.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Customer interfacing

Communication skills

Business acumen

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Locus Robotics is a global leader in warehouse automation, delivering unmatched flexibility and unlimited throughput, and actionable intelligence to optimize operations. Powered by LocusONE, an AI-driven platform, our advanced autonomous mobile robots seamlessly integrate into existing warehouse environments to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and scale operations with ease.

Trusted by over 150 industry‑leading retail, healthcare, 3PL, and industrial brands in over 350 sites worldwide, Locus enables warehouse operators to achieve rapid ROI, minimize labor costs, and continuously improve productivity. Our industry‑first Robots‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) model ensures ongoing innovation, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness without the burden of significant capital investments. With proven capabilities in diverse workflows—from picking and replenishment to sorting and pack‑out—Locus Robotics empowers businesses to meet peak demands and adapt to ever‑changing operational needs.

Join Locus Robotics as a skilled and dynamic Project Manager on our Deployment Team, where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative robotics solutions to our customers. In this role, you will lead the end‑to‑end management of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) deployment projects—developing detailed project plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and guiding cross‑functional teams through successful implementations. You'll be responsible for making critical path decisions during deployments, ensuring timelines are met, and managing multiple projects across geographically diverse locations using proven project management methodologies.

This Germany‑based role supports the EMEA region and requires approximately 50% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage the deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions within customer warehouse environments, ensuring timely execution and successful implementation.
• Facilitate customer kickoff sessions to define expectations, outline project milestones, and ensure alignment across all stakeholders at the start of each deployment.
• Drive customer workshops to clarify project goals, gather requirements, and lock in the final scope and technical configuration for each deployment.
• Develop project schedules, cross‑functional plans, and resource allocation strategies to ensure effective execution and alignment across teams.
• Ensure projects stay on track by coordinating and communicating with cross‑functional teams, including internal staff, client stakeholders, and external vendors, to align resources with project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assure customer satisfaction, coordinating team resources to address customer issues with speed and efficiency.
• Conduct post‑project evaluation and identify successful project elements.
• Communicate project status weekly through project dashboard reporting process.
• Develop issue mitigation options cross‑functionally, gain approval of plans, and ensure execution of those plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, CIS or a related technical field.
• 3+ years' experience in high‑tech project management.
• 3+ years' experience in 3PL, logistics, supply chain, warehousing.
• 3+ years' experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Proven ability to manage outward‑facing project teams involving dedicated cross‑functional staff, client resources, and outside vendors.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining complex project plan‑related applications.
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Native or professional‑level German communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with German‑speaking customers.
• Customer interfacing skills, strong business acumen.

Additional Information

Locus Robotics is an equal opportunity employer.