Lead Program Manager, Automation & Engineering CoE

supply-chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

PTO policy

401K plan

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Program Manager for Automation and Engineering CoE to guide high‑complexity automation projects at distribution centers. You will oversee equipment layout, software interfaces, and testing, coordinating vendors and translating requirements into implementable solutions.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring while driving continuous improvement and productivity gains across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equipment implementation and project leadership.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of managing engineering direct reports preferred.
• Experience with automated distribution equipment and WCS/WMS systems preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Access, SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Provides equipment and process engineering expertise at distribution centers with automated material handling systems.
• Leads or co-leads work streams for deployment of highly automated systems.
• Manages vendors to ensure equipment meets schedule, functionality and quality.
• Leads automated equipment testing across project phases.
• Develops options to meet customer requirements and improve productivity.
• Trains site teams to operate and maintain installed equipment.
• Maintains stakeholder alignment through project management and communication.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Power BI

CAD

PLC

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Program Manager for Automation and Engineering CoE to guide high‑complexity automation projects at distribution centers. You will oversee equipment layout, software interfaces, and testing, coordinating vendors and translating requirements into implementable solutions.

The role emphasizes project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring while driving continuous improvement and productivity gains across sites.