Baggage/Package Handling Project Manager

SCIO Automation North America; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIO Automation North America seeks a technical leader to start and head a new Baggage/Package Handling Group in the United States. You will design, implement, and scale automated baggage and material handling control systems across North America, leveraging hundreds of controls engineers to drive large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include leading the new group, reviewing specifications, ensuring standards, and overseeing installation oversight while managing an engineering team and

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in project management with $5M–$20M+ projects.
• Experience leading baggage handling/conveyor systems.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and vendors.
• Airport/logistics facility experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Baggage/Package Handling Group in the US.
• Oversee installations, commissioning, and field oversight.
• Review specifications and internal/customer standards.
• Manage engineering team and multi-disciplinary staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

BHS/automation

Cross-functional teams

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

PE/EIT preferred

Job description

SCIO is seeking a technical leader to start and head our new Baggage/Package Handling Group in the US. This role will leverage our strong foundation of hundreds of controls engineers to design, implement, and scale automated baggage and material handling control systems across North America. Technical expertise in the domain is mandatory to build and lead this group effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and grow a new office or branch.

Responsibilities

Lead the new Baggage/Package Handling Group, using our existing controls engineering resources to pursue and deliver large-scale projects:

• Review specifications and standard practices
• Follow internal and customer standards as required
• Assisting in installation oversight
• Manage engineering team

Requirements

• Strong technical experience and leadership in baggage handling systems (BHS), Package/parcel sortation, or automated material handling/conveyor systems preferred.
• 5-10+ years in project management, with increasing responsibility and project scale (typically $5M-$20M+ projects).
• Background in engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, or controls integration for logistics/automation projects (at least 5 years leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in many postings).
• Proven track record managing subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software/controls.)
• Airport/aviation or large-scale logistics facility experience is a strong plus (especially for baggage roles).

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls, or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree preferred in some roles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred or required (or must be obtained within first year).
• PE (Professional Engineer) or EIT license preferred but not required.
• OSHA, NEC (National Electrical Code), or other safety/compliance training relevant to industrial electrical systems.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb a 2-story ladder
• Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
• Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
• Able to lift up to 30lbs. without difficulty
• All of the above items to be accomplished while carrying a laptop computer