Automation Project Manager

Role overview Lead material movement automation projects from early planning through implementation, startup, and closeout. The role aligns cross-functional teams around safe, effective delivery, while managing the portfolio, funding, and operational readiness needed to put new solutions into service.

Responsibilities - Plan and lead automation projects across a network, guiding work from scope definition through implementation and ramp-up. - Align cross-functional project teams and supply chain workstreams on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and project goals. - Manage schedules, budgets, risks, actions, responsibilities, milestones, and stakeholder communications. - Provide operations and supply chain input to project deliverables, readiness planning, startup, and performance ramp-up. - Lead steering committee discussions, business case preparation, and capital funding authorization for major projects. - Coordinate capital and project expense budgets and manage a portfolio of work on a 0–18 month planning horizon.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience. - Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from scope development through implementation, startup, and closeout. - Strong project management skills covering schedules, budgets, risks, resources, action plans, and milestones. - Practical understanding and application of Lean and continuous improvement principles. - Ability to lead and influence multi-function programs, learn quickly, self-direct, and communicate clearly. - Willingness to travel more than 50% of the time.

Nice to have - Degree in engineering or supply chain. - Experience managing capital, manufacturing, operations, systems, or logistics projects.

Benefits and work setup - Full-time remote role based in the United States; applicants must already be authorized to work in the country. Relocation support is not offered. - Base salary range: $116,380–$143,740 for US locations, with target bonus eligibility and benefits including a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan. Pay depends on location, skills, experience, and other factors.