Deployment Project Manager - Warehouse Robotics & Automation

Job Description

Job Description

At Exotec, we design elegant, plug-and-play, and reliable end-to-end warehouse robotics solutions. As a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Integrator, we support some of the world’s most iconic brands in their transition to automation. We’re proud to design technology that doesn’t just redefine intralogistics; it also makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them. 

As a Project Manager, you will play a critical role in transforming warehouse operations through the successful deployment of Exotec’s automation solutions. You won’t just manage timelines and budgets; you’ll lead customers through major operational transformations, balancing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder expectations along the way. By coordinating cross-functional teams and driving successful project execution, you’ll help turn ambitious automation strategies into real-world results while bringing next-generation fulfillment capabilities to life.

• Lead and conduct warehousing robotics and automation deployment projects of clients from start to finish  
• Collaborate with the Sales and the Deployment Integration teams to ensure smooth running projects including alignment on project scope, contractual deliverables and client expectations 
• Manage third-party contractors and oversee RFQ/qualification process 
• Coach and coordinate the installation and commissioning resources to meet the implementation milestones 
• Determine the project planning phases and assume responsibility for objectives, margins and risk identification 
• Actively monitor risks, maintain a risk register and drive mitigation strategies 
• Overview the work of all operational teams involved in the projects to make sure contractual requirements are followed 
• Work closely with the operational teams to ensure that technical milestones are reached, including system testing and acceptance  
• Serve as the preferred point of contact for the clients throughout all phases of the project deployment facilitating stakeholder communication, steering committees, and executive updates 
• Monitor and control project budget, track cost variances, and safeguard project profitability 
• Prepare, negotiate, and defend change orders and scope adjustments in alignment with client contracts 

Requirements

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don’t meet every requirement listed below, don’t worry—your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering field or equivalent real-world work experience required, with good general knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in technical/logistics project management with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through full project life cycle 
• Successful record of managing complex projects, preferably with some experience overseeing projects in the multi-million dollar budget space
• Great communication skills with the capacity to interface across business levels, from senior and high-level interlocutors to CEO
• Strong leadership and high autonomy level with the confidence and credibility to take action and make/defend choices
• Mastery of several project planning tools and software
• Broad knowledge on logistics issues ideal
• Comfort and openness to travelling ~50% to support projects at client sites across North America

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of salary and annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and time off policy
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Continuous opportunities for training and development in an international setting
• Beautiful, new office space in midtown Atlanta

• Make an impact by building technology that improves business performance and people's everyday work. 

• Grow faster by solving complex challenges in a fast-moving company where innovation, speed and ambition accelerate your development. 

• Belong to a global team where diversity, inclusion and collaboration drive better decisions and stronger solutions. 

• Connect beyond work by sharing passions, celebrating milestones and building lasting relationships that strengthen the way we work together. 

Please note that Exotec does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiting agencies or recruiting firms. Candidate profiles submitted directly to hiring managers, employees, or any other company representative without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team will not be considered. All agency-supported searches must be authorized by Talent Acquisition, and candidates must be submitted through our designated external submission process.