Project Manager

E80 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

PTO

401K match

Job summary

E80 Group, a leading intralogistics solutions provider, invites an experienced Project Manager to join the PM department in Chicago. You will oversee automation projects from contract through final commissioning at customer sites, coordinating software, controls, electrical, and mechanical teams.

Responsibilities include defining schedules, budgets, risk plans, and stakeholder communications, while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Travelup to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience in industrial automation, robotics, material handling systems, warehouse automation, manufacturing, or logistics.
• BA or master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP, BI tools, and project management software.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams including software, controls, electrical, mechanical, and automation engineers.
• Experience overseeing commissioning, FAT/SAT, and customer handover activities.
• Familiarity with automation technologies, PLCs, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and WMS.
• Understanding of warehouse operations and logistics processes.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; customer management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex automation projects from contract through commissioning and acceptance.
• Serve as primary customer-facing representative, managing expectations, risks, and communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across software, controls, electrical, mechanical, installation, and commissioning.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee integration of robotics, conveyors, AS/RS, AMRs, WMS, and production automation.
• Manage scope, changes, and cost impacts with stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Lead FAT, SAT, testing, and final system validation.
• Provide regular status updates and executive reporting on project financials.

Skills

Project management

Industrial automation

Robotics

Manufacturing

Logistics

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendors management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

PM software

Job description

Who We Are

E80 Group is a multinational company specialized in the development of automated and integrated intralogistics solutions for manufacturers of consumer goods, operating in the beverage, food, tissue, and other sectors . The main systems produced by E80 Group include palletizing robots, laser-guided vehicles, robotic stretch wrappers and labelers, and automated high-density warehouses.

The entire logistics flow is centrally managed by the SM.I.LE80 software platform (Smart Integrated Logistics), which ensures efficient system integration and optimizes the management of all operations—from the entry of raw materials, through storage, to shipping.

With 14 branches worldwide, the Group believes in the core values Ethics, Courage, Humility, and Safety . These values form the foundation of E80 Group’s corporate culture, which maintains a close connection with customers, people, and the local communities.

Who You Are

“It’s our fears that will limit our success, not our mistakes. The secret to successful hiring is to look for people who are not afraid of failing and want to change the world” – E80 Group CEO and Founder, Enrico Grassi

Sounds like you?

Great! Here’s what E80 Group has to offer.

Position Description

The Project Manager will join the Project Management department, which oversees and coordinates all aspects of the project, from budget planning and scheduling to final testing and commissioning at the customer’s site.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex industrial automation, robotics, material handling, and warehouse automation projects from contract award through final commissioning and customer acceptance, ensuring project objectives are achieved safely, on time, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative throughout the project lifecycle, building strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while proactively managing expectations, risks, and project communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of software, controls, electrical, mechanical, installation, and commissioning resources to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems and successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk mitigation strategies, and project performance metrics, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and company processes.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of automated systems including robotics, conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), warehouse management systems (WMS), and production line automation solutions.
• Manage project scope, contract modifications, and customer change requests while assessing impacts to cost, schedule, resources, and technical deliverables, and driving resolution through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead project reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning activities, and final system validation to ensure customer requirements, operational performance targets, and quality expectations are met.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, invoicing milestones, and profitability, while providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management experience in industrial automation, robotics, material handling systems, warehouse automation, manufacturing, logistics, or related engineering environments
• BA or master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of advanced information systems, ERP, BI tools, and project management software
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams including software, controls, electrical, mechanical, and automation engineers
• Experience overseeing system commissioning, startup, site acceptance testing (SAT), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and customer handover activities
• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, robotics systems, PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, and automated material handling equipment
• Understanding of warehouse distribution operations, manufacturing production lines, end-of-line packaging systems, and logistics automation processes
• Familiarity with key tools and methodologies for business process analysis and continuous improvement
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Customer relationship management abilities
• Solid time, cost, scope, and risk management skills
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, vendors, subcontractors, and commissioning activities
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering industrial automation, robotics, warehouse automation, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems), conveyor systems, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), palletizing systems, or material handling projects
• Experience supporting automated distribution centers, fulfillment centers, manufacturing plants, production lines, food & beverage facilities, consumer goods operations, or logistics environments
• Demonstrated experience managing and successfully completing capital equipment, automation, or systems integration projects valued at $5M+
• Experience coordinating software, controls, electromechanical, and hardware integration activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Knowledge of PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff), industrial networking, SCADA, and warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Familiarity with robotics integration, machine vision, industrial IoT, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 technologies
• PMP certification from PMI (or equivalent project management certification)
• Proficiency in a second foreign language (Italian, Spanish)

What's In It For You

Compensation: $100K - 130K DOE (FSLA Exempt)

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, 401K match

Location: Chicago, IL

Not just a job, but Career growth: Our steady year-on-year growth fosters a culture of talent development where we constantly create opportunities for you to learn, grow, and feel empowered to reach your full potential, no matter which career path you choose.

E80 World Academy: Be prepared to be impressed by our innovative training and learning programs. We offer cutting-edge insights to help you refine your expertise and succeed in your role.

#BE80: You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team where giving back is at the core of our success and central to the #BE80 Culture.

E80 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

E80 Group is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other inappropriate conduct.

We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where employees are treated with dignity, respect, and equal opportunity.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.