Head of Project (Warehouse/Industrial Automation)

RRECRUITER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international firm in Singapore seeks a senior project manager to oversee multi-site automation project delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project operations, including 5+ years in warehouse or industrial automation. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage resources and ensure safety compliance. This position involves coordinating multiple teams and driving continuous improvement in project execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project operations.
• 5+ years in warehouse or industrial automation.
• Experience managing large multi-site automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site automation project delivery.
• Coordinate across engineering, software, procurement, and field teams.
• Standardize and optimize project execution frameworks.
• Act as the senior client liaison.
• Manage resources and subcontractors across multiple projects.
• Ensure safety and compliance throughout project phases.
• Monitor and improve KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a team of 15 members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Robotics knowledge

Knowledge of PLCs

WMS/WCS knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Automation, or Supply Chain

Job description

Job Summary

• Company: German MNC
• Industry: Industrial / Material Handling Automation
• Location: Singapore

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site automation project delivery from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate across engineering, software, procurement, and field teams for seamless integration.
• Standardize and optimize project execution frameworks to improve speed and quality.
• Act as the senior client liaison, handling communication, expectations, and escalations.
• Manage resources, subcontractors, and logistics across multiple projects.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management throughout all project phases.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as uptime, throughput, and commissioning success.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Lead a team of 15 members.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Automation, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years in project operations, including 5+ years in warehouse/industrial automation.
• Proven experience managing large, multi-site automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, PLCs, WMS/WCS, and material handling.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and manage on-site operations.