Director Project Management
🤖 Director Project Management – Warehouse Automation
📍 Germany (Remote) | Travel up to 40%
A fast-growing robotics and warehouse automation business is stengthening its Project Management organisation and looking to add a Director Project Management to support the delivery and execution of complex, high-value automation projects across Germany and Europe.
This role is suited to an experienced Project Management Leader who has already delivered large-scale intralogistics or automation projects/programs, is comfortable operating at the sharp end of customer-facing delivery and can manage a direct team of 3-4 Project Managers.
The Role
You will take full ownership of assigned end-to-end automation projects, acting as the primary interface between customer, internal engineering teams, and external partners. You will also act as mentor, supervisor and support to a small team of experienced Project Managers in Germany, overseeing the complete regional portfolio. Projects will range €40M to €50M, covering shuttle systems, ASRS, conveyors and robotics. Key responsibilities include:
- Full lifecycle project management from handover to commissioning and final acceptance
- Ownership of budget, schedule, scope, risk, and change management
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software, commissioning)
- Senior stakeholder and customer management, including escalation handling
- Close collaboration with Sales during late-stage bids and project kick-off
- Regular reporting to senior management on progress, risks, and financials
Your Background
- 10+ years’ experience delivering warehouse automation or intralogistics projects for a system integrator or automation provider
- Proven responsibility for €10M+ projects (or multiple mid-sized projects in parallel)
- Strong exposure to ASRS, shuttle systems, conveyors, and integrated automation solutions
- Commercially confident, with experience managing variations, claims, and contract discussions
- Fluent in German and English
- Willing to travel approx. 30–40%
📩 Apply now to take the next step in your automation career.
