Emerging Project Manager: Automation Field Experience

Daifuku North America

Ellabell (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO
Health insurance
HSA / FSA
401K with company match
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to build hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for large automation projects. Under mentors, you will rotate through field assignments and project support to qualify for independent PM responsibilities within 12–24 months.

This role emphasizes travel to customer sites (up to 80%), cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to safety and quality standards as you

Qualifications

  • 0-3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial automation environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is strongly preferred when supported by relevant technical background.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, execution, commissioning and closeout of automation projects involving conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, ASRS, controls and software integrations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, installation teams, suppliers and customers.
  • Track milestones, risks, issues and change requests while maintaining clear project reports and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to build hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for large automation projects. Under mentors, you will rotate through field assignments and project support to qualify for independent PM responsibilities within 12–24 months.

This role emphasizes travel to customer sites (up to 80%), cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to safety and quality standards as you

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