Senior Automation Project Manager

Socket.dev; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 - A Jungheinrich Company in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Senior Automation Project Manager to independently drive intralogistics projects from contract signing through customer acceptance.

You will coordinate engineering resources, subcontractors, and suppliers, maintain schedules, and ensure cost-effective, on-time implementations while prioritizing customer satisfaction. A strong background in materials handling and IT for material flows is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical/electrical/IT or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in project management, ideally as general contractor.
• Knowledge of logistics, materials handling tech, and IT for material flows.
• Experience with turnkey materials handling and warehouse tech implementations.
• MS Office, especially MS Project and Excel.
• Ability to read CAD drawings developed by the team.
• Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead intralogistics project implementation from contract signing to acceptance.
• Coordinate internal and external partners and subcontractors.
• Maintain schedules and prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Define scope of supply and services; participate in IT requirement discussions.
• Ensure quality, cost, and schedule adherence; manage risk assessments.
• Support commissioning and transfer to after-sales service.

Skills

Project management

Logistics systems

MS Project

Excel

CAD reading

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Description

Role: Senior Automation Project Manager

Department: Automation Implementation

Location: Cincinnati, OH

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) li>
• 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