Logistics Systems Delivery Director

BEUMER Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental premiums

401(k) with generous match

Life insurance / long-term disability

Ancillary insurance

Generous paid time off

Company holidays with flex days

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

BEUMER Group North America is seeking a Director, Project Execution, Logistics Systems to lead a portfolio of automated material handling and intralogistics projects. You will drive PM excellence, mentor Sr.

Project Managers, and collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Support to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Responsibilities include establishing governance, managing risks, and maintaining executive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• PMP certification required.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive Project Management experience, including leadership of large-scale ($30M+) complex projects, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or a project portfolio with accountability for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and operational outcomes.
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems, warehouse automation, sortation systems, parcel handling systems, distribution centers, and intralogistics solutions.
• Proven leadership capability with experience building, mentoring, and managing high‑performing project teams.
• Experience traveling up to ~35% per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for a portfolio of large, complex Logistics Systems projects, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, performance, and profitability targets.
• Establish and drive project management best practices, standards, and governance aligned with BEUMER Group and PMI methodologies.
• Lead and mentor high‑performing team of Sr. Project Managers, fostering leadership growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for critical project risks, commercial issues, and customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation.
• Develop and maintain executive‑level customer relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives, system performance, and long‑term partnership success.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation, Commissioning, Customer Support, and global Group entities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee coordination with Global Engineering and supporting Group Companies, ensuring alignment of technical solutions, execution strategy, and project objectives.
• Drive portfolio‑level resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization to optimize project performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure robust project controls including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change management, and project reporting across the portfolio.
• Provide leadership and guidance regarding contract administration, commercial strategy, claims management, and negotiation of complex change orders.
• Support business development activities by contributing project execution expertise during proposal development, solution reviews, risk assessments, and pricing strategies.
• Monitor project performance trends and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks associated with cost overruns, schedule delays, scope changes, and operational impacts.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies, digital tools, processes, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Partner with Operations and Service teams to support successful project handover and transition into long‑term customer support.
• Develop, mentor, and grow junior team members to strengthen project execution capabilities and support long‑term succession planning.
• Assume increasing responsibility for the financial performance of projects, including full P&L accountability, forecasting, cost control, and margin management as assigned.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Leadership

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

BEUMER Group North America is seeking a Director, Project Execution, Logistics Systems to lead a portfolio of automated material handling and intralogistics projects. You will drive PM excellence, mentor Sr.

Project Managers, and collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Support to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Responsibilities include establishing governance, managing risks, and maintaining executive relationships with customers and internal stakeholders,