Senior Project Manager

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee warehouse automation projects. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home and on-site, and requires strong experience in project governance and knowledge of warehouse technologies. Candidates should have at least 8 years of project management experience and the ability to build business relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of warehouse technologies and material handling systems.
• Experience in leading warehouse automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion.
• Pursue new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to align project goals.

Skills

Project Governance

Risk Management

Communication

Vendor Coordination

Warehouse Automation Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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• Manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Pursue new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector and build strong relationships with potential clients.
• Utilize knowledge of AGVs, AS/RS, and racking solutions to design and implement efficient warehouse automation systems.
• Prepare accurate project estimates, including cost analysis and budgeting, to ensure financial viability and profitability.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Support the development of plans for vendor engagement, contract execution, and third-party deliverable tracking.
• Oversee the definition of physical infrastructure, system throughput requirements, and technical specifications in collaboration with SMEs.
• Provide consistent status updates and program dashboards to stakeholders, executives, and steering committees.
  
  
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing large-scale projects, with at least 5 years in warehouse automation or industrial systems deployment.
• Deep understanding of warehouse technologies, including material handling systems (conveyors, AMRs/AGVs), robotics, and WMS/WCS platforms.
• Strong experience in project governance, risk management, and vendor coordination within a fast-paced logistics or fulfillment environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to interface with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience leading warehouse automation projects in a greenfield or brownfield setting.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse automation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Pursue new business opportunities in the warehouse automation sector and build strong relationships with potential clients.
• Utilize knowledge of AGVs, AS/RS, and racking solutions to design and implement efficient warehouse automation systems.
• Prepare accurate project estimates, including cost analysis and budgeting, to ensure financial viability and profitability.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing quality control measures to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Support the development of plans for vendor engagement, contract execution, and third-party deliverable tracking.
• Oversee the definition of physical infrastructure, system throughput requirements, and technical specifications in collaboration with SMEs.
• Provide consistent status updates and program dashboards to stakeholders, executives, and steering committees.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing large-scale projects, with at least 5 years in warehouse automation or industrial systems deployment.
• Deep understanding of warehouse technologies, including material handling systems (conveyors, AMRs/AGVs), robotics, and WMS/WCS platforms.
• Strong experience in project governance, risk management, and vendor coordination within a fast-paced logistics or fulfillment environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to interface with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience leading warehouse automation projects in a greenfield or brownfield setting.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical engineering, controls systems, mechanical engineering skills.
• Familiarity with the warehouse automation industry.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment for this position will be split between working from home, in the office, and on job sites. While it's preferred for candidates to live near Birmingham or Greenville offices, remote work is possible for the right candidate. This role offers the ability to create your own department and become a foundational part of the operation, with lots of autonomy and the ability to run your own business.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Excellent company benefits with MDV and relocation assistance.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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