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Principal project manager, automation & innovation- maintenance

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Listing for: GXO Logistics, Inc.
Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Management
  • IT/Tech
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation
- Maintenance- GXO Logistics, Inc.
(Remote)
About the job Logistics at full potential!

Your role as a Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation This is a unique opportunity to join GXO, help to shape and drive the strategic direction of automation solutions and maintenance strategy across the region.
We need someone that is maintenance expert!

Due to travel 50-75% of the time within Continental Europe, our role can be based in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany or Poland.
We will need fluency in English; additional European languages are of benefit.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Automation & Adaptive Technology for Continental Europe What you need to succeed at GXO as a Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation Shape Maintenance Strategy:
Contribute to the development of a Continental Europe maintenance / automation strategy.
Define and implement technical support and maintenance standards for large-scale automated sites.
Drive Operational Efficiency through standardization of maintenance activities:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking performance, analysing maintenance metrics, and identifying opportunities to enhance system availability and implement best practices with the aim to reduce downtime Support Implementation of Automation Solutions:
Guide and support the deployment of new automation technologies, ensuring successful integration and scalability across sites.
Foster Cross-Country Collaboration with Maintenance Teams:
Promote and coordinate collaboration across the European operational community to share knowledge, align strategies, and drive synergies.
What You Bring Proven Performance Evaluation

Skills:

Demonstrated experience in assessing the performance of automated systems, with a strong background in machine reliability and maintenance within central teams.
Operational & Technical Expertise:
Deep understanding of complex automated systems—ideally within logistics—and hands-on experience implementing large-scale automation across multiple sites and regions.
Data Analysis:
Experience in building Power Bi dashboards of input metrics as a mechanism to drive improvement Collaborative & Practical Mindset: A grounded, team-oriented approach with flexibility and a strong sense of ownership.
Strategic Vision:
Ability to think both tactically and strategically, balancing short-term execution with long-term planning.
Influential Leadership:
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams and decision-makers.
Travel Flexibility:
Willingness to travel extensively (50%–75%) across Continental Europe as needed.

Languages:

Fluent in English any other European languages beneficial We offer you.
Remote Working – Flexibility to work from home and balance your lifestyle.
Impactful Role – Opportunity to help shape and drive the strategic direction of a dynamic organisation.
Open & Informal Culture – A collaborative environment that values transparency and innovation.
GXO My Benefits – Comprehensive benefits tailored to your needs.
Personal Growth & Development – Access to learning programs through GXO University to support your career progression.
Unlock the potential of your future!

Your work environment Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization.
An exciting environment with plenty of room for personal input and development.
Employees at GXO Logistics are in control of their own success.
Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you face new challenges every day, allowing you to develop optimally.
We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization.
GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals.
In the Be Ne region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO Be Ne operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).
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