System Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Vanderlande is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer Project Manager to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automated material handling and logistics solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with project management leadership to ensure successful implementation of warehouse automation, distribution center, parcel handling, and baggage handling systems. The ideal candidate will act as the technical and project interface between customers, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders from project initiation through commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Vanderlande quality standards.
• Coordinate internal engineering disciplines, software teams, controls engineers, installation teams, and third-party vendors.
• Manage project scope and change control processes.
• Provide regular project status updates to customers, management, and stakeholders.

Systems Engineering

• Define system architecture and operational requirements for automated logistics solutions.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop system designs that integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and operational components.
• Conduct system performance analysis, capacity modeling, and throughput assessments.
• Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and system validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, automation, logistics, material handling, or industrial automation projects.
• 3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems, conveyors, sortation systems, warehouse automation, robotics, and controls integration.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with automated warehouse systems, AS/RS, robotic solutions, or parcel/baggage handling systems.
• Knowledge of PLC controls, SCADA, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Experience with systems integration and commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).

Why Join Vanderlande? 

• Benefits start on day one.  
• Pay Range 120K-170K
• $5,000 Sign Bonus
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Matching 401K
• Equal opportunity workplace that embraces and promotes ownership culture, empowerment, open communication, diversity, and collaboration.
• 18 days of paid PTO
• Discounts on flights, hotels, amusement parks, movies, and so much more!