Remote Program Executive – Strategic Accounts

Material Handling Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTNA is seeking a Program Executive to serve as the senior delivery leader for a high-value account, coordinating multi-site automation programs across the U.S. You will lead executive-level communications and drive program performance in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

As a trusted advisor, you will align customer expectations with operational execution, mentor teams, and manage budgets, scope, and timelines while leveraging WCS/WMS, MHE, robotics, and software integrations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management, project delivery, or supply chain/automation leadership.
• Experience managing large-scale automation, material handling, or supply chain transformation programs preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or international equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary executive sponsor for a critical, high-demand customer and align expectations with outcomes.
• Own end-to-end execution of multiple automation implementations across geographically dispersed sites.
• Lead matrixed teams of project managers, engineers, consultants, and operations leaders.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and performance improvements while maintaining quality.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Skills

Executive-level program management

Multi-site leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Matrixed organizations

PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or international equivalent)

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PM Tools

Job description

FORTNA is seeking a Program Executive to serve as the senior delivery leader for a high-value account, coordinating multi-site automation programs across the U.S. You will lead executive-level communications and drive program performance in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

As a trusted advisor, you will align customer expectations with operational execution, mentor teams, and manage budgets, scope, and timelines while leveraging WCS/WMS, MHE, robotics, and software integrations.