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General Project Manager - Warehouse Automation - Contract

Pay: $70.00-$80.00 per hour
Job Description:
General Project Manager
A leading warehouse automation integrator is seeking a General Project Manager.
This is a long-term, site-based project involving large-scale automation, robotics, conveyor and sortation systems within a distribution environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery through installation, commissioning, client coordination and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day project delivery on site
* Manage project schedule, budget, risks and milestones
* Coordinate internal engineering, controls, installation and commissioning teams
* Manage subcontractors, vendors and client stakeholders
* Drive project reporting, issue resolution and change management
* Ensure safety, quality and delivery standards are maintained throughout the project
Requirements:
* 7+ years of Project Management experience
* Strong warehouse automation, material handling or intralogistics background
* Experience with conveyors, sortation, robotics or ASRS/ARS environments
* Project experience preferred
* Strong stakeholder and subcontractor management skills
* Comfortable being primarily site-based
* Experience working for an automation integrator preferred
Project Details:
* Start: ASAP / upcoming project start
* Duration: Long-term contract
* Schedule: Primarily site-based
* Project Type: Automation project
This is a strong opportunity for a General PM to lead a high-profile automation project with a major integrator.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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* $150,000 - $160,000
* United States

The employer specializes in the engineering automation industry and is recognized for delivering cutting-edge solutions and fostering innovation across projects. They have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:
* Lead project teams and drive project delivery from initiation to completion
* Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and quality compliance
* Serve as the primary liaison with clients, third parties, and internal stakeholders
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or a related field
* Proven experience managing high-complexity, high-value projects
* Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
* Formal project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent)
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Reasons why you should apply:
* Opportunity to lead large-scale, high-impact automation projects
* Exposure to advanced project management methodologies and structured processes

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, please contact Tara Gain at [email protected].

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.