Head of Project Management

The Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of automotive conveyor and automated systems projects, including ASRS, AutoStore, conveyor sortation, and robotic solutions. This role maintains full accountability for project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction while ensuring strict adherence to customer specifications, automotive OEM standards, and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager leads cross‑functional teams, provides robust project tracking and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders, manages contract changes and financial forecasts, coordinates system testing and acceptance, and ensures successful system handover to the customer and internal service and post-contract support teams.

Project Planning & Execution

Lead project execution from contract award through system handover and closeout.

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.

Ensure all project activities comply with customer specifications, OEM standards, and contractual obligations.

Coordinate cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Controls, Manufacturing, Installation, Commissioning, and Service.

Project Tracking & Reporting

Implement robust project tracking for scope, schedule, cost and risk.

Provide periodic progress reports to customers and internal stakeholders, including schedule status, cost forecast, risks and mitigation actions.

Lead internal and customer project review meetings and maintain clear action tracking.

Contract & Change Management

Manage contracts in accordance with project terms and conditions.

Implement disciplined change management processes to evaluate scope, schedule and cost impacts.

Lead change order development, customer negotiations and formal approvals.

Financial Management & Forecasting

Maintain full financial responsibility for the project, including budget control, cost tracking and monthly forecasting.

Analyze cost variances and implement corrective actions to protect project margins.

Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.

System Testing, Acceptance & Handover

Coordinate FAT, SAT, system testing and commissioning activities.

Support customer acceptance processes and manage punch list resolution.

Lead system handover to customer operations and internal service/post-contract support teams.

Capture and manage lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.

Facilitate post‑project reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer specifications, automotive OEM standards, and contractual requirements.

Achieve on‑time, on‑budget delivery with controlled risk and minimal rework.

Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through transparent communication and execution discipline.

Protect and improve project financial performance through accurate forecasting and change control.

Drive continuous improvement through structured lessons learned and knowledge sharing.

Travel Requirements

Up to 60% overnight travel; occasional extended site assignments may be required based on project needs.

4‑year bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations or related field.

7–12 years of project management experience in automotive conveyor or automated systems.

Proven experience managing automotive conveyor, ASRS, AutoStore, sortation and robotic automation projects.

Strong knowledge of automotive OEM standards, customer specifications and industrial automation environments.

Expertise in contract administration, change management and financial forecasting.

Strong understanding of system testing, commissioning and customer acceptance processes.

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, ERP systems).

Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Sensei, Teams etc).

PMP certification.

Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster and deliver with confidence.

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement