Automation Project Manager

Actalent; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee the implementation of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System at their Decatur, Illinois facility. This role requires dynamic leadership to manage a high-visibility project involving civil construction and equipment installation from June 2025 to January 2027. The ideal candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, track project timelines, and ensure successful execution while adapting to evolving project needs. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for this position.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale projects, preferably in manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills to mitigate risks across multidisciplinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage PMO operations and conduct weekly meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align timelines and prevent constraints.
• Monitor equipment commissioning and installation, ensuring alignment with milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

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Project Manager - Automated Storage and Retrieval System Implementation

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead the implementation and installation of an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) at our Decatur, Illinois facility. This role involves overseeing a high-visibility, large-scale project from June 2025 to January 2027, which encompasses significant civil construction, equipment installation, and inventory management. The Project Manager will lead the Project Management Office (PMO), coordinate multidisciplinary teams including internal facilities, IT, supply chain, inventory, and external vendors, and ensure alignment of timelines for successful project completion. A dynamic leadership approach is required to adapt to evolving project needs and maintain harmony across all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Management Office (PMO) operations, including a project portfolio and high-level project plan, and conduct weekly PMO meetings with stakeholders.
• Track action items, update timelines, provide concise reports to the Project Lead, and drive execution beyond reporting.
• Dynamically adjust schedules to accommodate project delays or accelerations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align timelines and prevent constraints related to inventory relocation, civil construction, and installations.
• Facilitate collaboration among technical leads to resolve misalignments and synchronize project activities.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks by connecting critical dependencies.
• Oversee inventory relocation and develop project plans to track progress.
• Monitor equipment commissioning and installation, ensuring alignment with project milestones.
• Coordinate inventory reintegration post-installation to make the ASRS operational by January 2027.
• Provide leadership to foster teamwork and drive execution without requiring technical expertise.
• Engage onsite with teams to understand progress, identify issues, and maintain project momentum.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools.
• Strong PMO management skills, including timeline tracking, milestone delivery, and action item coordination.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills to manage diverse teams.
• Strong leadership skills to drive execution, resolve conflicts, and maintain alignment.
• Ability to dynamically adapt to changing project needs and connect critical dependencies.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of logistics automation deployment and familiarity with civil construction or large-scale equipment deployment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or automation deployment.
• Experience in PMO operations and cross-functional coordination.
• Logistics automation experience is an advantage.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills to anticipate and mitigate risks across multidisciplinary operations.
  
  

Work Environment

The role is based at the Decatur, Illinois facility and requires onsite work. The project involves collaboration across various teams and stakeholders, utilizing project management software and tools to ensure successful execution

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Springfield,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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