Senior Automation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401K with Company Match

Company HSA Contribution

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Storage Solutions in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager to independently drive intralogistics projects from contract signing to customer acceptance. You will lead scope, costs, quality, and schedule with engineering support, interfacing with customers and partners to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering or a related field, 5+ years in project management for turnkey materials handling or warehouse technology, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT or industrial engineering with a focus on materials handling/logistics is a plus
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably as general contractor
• Knowledge in logistics, materials handling, automated warehouse tech, IT for material flow systems
• Experience implementing turnkey materials handling or warehouse tech
• Proficient in MS Office (MS Project and Excel)
• Ability to read CAD drawings
• Fluent English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Implement automated logistics systems with rack operating equipment and warehouse control
• Coordinate with Purchasing to allocate subcontractors
• Interface between customer and partners/suppliers
• Maintain updated internal and external project schedules
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports
• Create risk assessments and manage project documentation
• Transfer projects to After Sales Service
• Ensure compliance with quality, cost and scheduling requirements

Skills

Project management

MS Project

MS Excel

CAD drawings

English (spoken/written)

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, IT, or industrial)

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

CAD software

Job description

Description

Role: Senior Automation Project Manager

Department: Automation Implementation

Location: Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Full Time

The Senior Automation Project Manager is independently responsible for the detailed implementation of intralogistics projects including costs, quality and time. This includes all trades and interfaces in their entirety. Responsible for all phases from signing of the contract to acceptance of the system by the customer. Supported by Engineering and other technical departments in fulfilling this role. The Senior Automation Project Manager is also responsible for customer satisfaction.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for the implementation of automated logistics systems with rack operating equipment, materials handling technology and warehouse control including responsibility for timely and cost-effective project implementation
• Allocation of subcontractors with Purchasing
• Acting as interface between customer and internal/external partners/suppliers from incoming orders
• Coordination of all functions in the project
• Maintaining an updated schedule for distribution internally and externally
• Weekly reporting to the internal and external team
• Monthly reporting to management
• Transfer of projects from planning/design
• Specification and detailed clarification of the scope of supply and services
• Active participation in discussions on IT requirements specifications
• Continuous distribution of updated working drawings
• Acting as contact person for customers and partners within the scope of construction site coordination
• Compliance with quality, cost and scheduling requirements throughout the project
• Creation of risk assessments
• Construction management and support for commissioning
• Monitoring and assessment of contractual services
• Compilation of the complete documentation
• Preparation and execution of acceptances
• Transfer of projects to After Sales Service

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT or industrial engineering with a focus on materials handling technology/logistics or comparable education is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in project management role or in project management in a relevant area, ideally in the role of general contractor (m/f)
• Knowledge in the field of logistics, specialist area materials handling technology, automated warehouse technology, control technology and IT for material flow systems
• Extensive experience in the implementation of turnkey materials handling and warehouse technology or of sub-areas
• Expert use of MS Office (particularly MS Project and Excel)
• Can read CAD drawings developed by the team
• Stylistically confident spoken and written English (conversational)

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethics
• Strong communication skills
• Fast Paced Multi Tasker

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Overnight Travel
• Overtime when needed

Why work for Storage Solutions - A Jungheinrich Company?

Our greatest asset is our people. We have built a team of passionate intralogistics experts who collaborate and partner with distribution and fulfillment operations across North America and worldwide. We believe in providing tailored solutions for every square foot of an operation, and behind these solutions is a carefully selected team that shares our vision, culture, and core values.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. When you join us, you become part of a family that values your growth, well-being, and contributions. Together, we innovate, solve challenges, and celebrate successes.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Company HSA Contribution
• Professional Growth Opportunities