Project Manager, Operations Manager

$130  +10% bonus
United States (30-75% travel across North America).

The employer specialises in the warehouse automation and intralogistics industry, delivering fully automated storage solutions including pallet shuttles, tote shuttles, AMRs, conveyors, and lifts. They are an innovative and rapidly growing automation provider with multimillion‑dollar projects across North America and strong partnerships with leading system integrators.

They have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join their team. This position is well‑suited to a highly organised, proactive leader who is looking to take ownership of complex, high‑value automation projects from concept through commissioning.

• Act as the single point of contact for integrator customers throughout the full project lifecycle
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and material timelines
• Proactively communicate progress, risks, and solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate with engineering and supply chain for transport planning
• Oversee site surveys to confirm building specifications
• Secure and manage installation contractors and support commissioning activities
• Initiate change orders and milestone invoicing (SAP)
• Monitor project spend and elevate risks as needed

• 5+ years’ experience managing multimillion‑dollar custom warehouse or automation projects
• Ability to travel 30-75% across North America
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree and/or PMP certification preferred
• SAP knowledge beneficial

• Lead large‑scale automation projects valued up to $40M
• High visibility role with ownership and autonomy
• Work with cutting‑edge automated storage and robotics technologies

For more information on the role, please contact Tara Gain –

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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.