Systems Implementation Manager

Apex Systems; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP program

HSA and EAP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Orlando, FL, seeks a Systems Implementation Manager to lead end-to-end design, implementation, testing, and go-live of turnkey robotics systems. You will oversee day-to-day project execution, serve as the primary client contact, and manage budgets across hardware and software components.

The role requires 5+ years of field installation supervision, strong project management, and a background in systems or software implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supervising and managing field installation.
• Experience with project management including planning, scheduling, resource management, installation, integration, and testing.
• Background in systems or software implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to client satisfaction, overseeing up to 2-3 projects concurrently.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all on-site activities with a cross-functional team.
• Develop test plans and scenarios, and understand WMS integration.
• Manage and maintain issue tracking, root cause analysis, and delegation of responsibilities.
• Oversee project schedule and critical path using Smartsheets and MS Project.
• Ensure integrated system designs meet performance and technical requirements.
• Mentor field implementation team members.
• Ensure site safety requirements are met by personnel and subcontractors.
• Travel up to 60% to client sites nationwide.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

WMS integration

Test planning

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Engineering or CS degree preferred

Tools

Smartsheets

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Systems Implementation Manager

Location: Orlando, Florida (Remote)

Role Overview

A Manager of Implementation Service is responsible for leading all disciplines required to support the project team during the design, implementation, testing, and go-live of turnkey robotics systems. This position oversees the day-to-day aspects of the project, serving as the primary client contact and being responsible for the final project execution. This role is software-driven, requiring a background in systems or software implementation to manage hardware budgets while understanding the complexities of software testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead entire projects from concept refinement through to client satisfaction, overseeing up to 2-3 projects concurrently depending on size and scope.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all on-site activities, managing a diverse cross-functional team of internal and external partners.
• Develop test plans and scenarios, and understand the process of WMS integration.
• Manage and maintain issue tracking, including identifying root causes, evaluating resolutions, and delegating responsibilities.
• Oversee the project schedule, including tracking key milestones, planning resources, and managing the critical path for successful system turnover using tools like Smartsheets and MS Project.
• Ensure all integrated system designs meet specified performance and technical requirements.
• Supervise and mentor all field implementation team members.
• Ensure all site safety requirements are met by personnel and subcontractors.
• Travel up to 60% to client sites nationwide, which may come in waves of 3-4 weeks of consistent travel.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in supervising and managing field installation.
• Project management and execution experience including planning, scheduling, resource management, installation, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Experience with transitioning complex systems to full operation.
• A background in systems or software implementation is strongly preferred.
• Education: A degree is required for candidates with less than 10 years of experience. A degree is not required for candidates with 10 or more years of experience.

Skills

• Familiarity with Smartsheets and MS Project to manage project schedules.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a customer-facing role.
• Detailed understanding of skilled trades (e.g., electricians, millwrights, riggers).
• Ability to read and interpret equipment layouts, assembly drawings, and detailed vendor blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study, such as Engineering or Computer Science.
• Knowledge of the design process and installation/integration process.
• Experience in the development of equipment specifications.
• Background or significant understanding of the material handling or robotic industry.
• Willingness to travel 50% - 60% annually, with periods up to 80%.

Company Overview & Culture

This organization is focused on the robotic automation of distribution operations. The primary system consists of autonomous mobile robots that sort a wide range of items and parcels to consolidation points. This portable, automated material handling sortation system is creating a paradigm shift in the supply chain. The company continues to expand its core system with complementary robotic systems to automate processes in fulfillment operations, maximizing performance with mobile, scalable, and flexible solutions. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodations

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Transparency

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