Project Manager in Lichfield

Project Manager - Automation & Material Handling

Take ownership. Lead on site. Deliver complex automation.

Ready to take the lead on a major warehouse automation retrofit programme?

If you thrive on turning complex engineering plans into operational systems, we would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a hands-on Project Manager to take ownership from the initial customer point of contact through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. This is a highly visible, customer-facing role for someone who enjoys being on site and bringing customers, contractors, engineers and senior stakeholders together.

A role with ownership from start to finish

You will lead the delivery of large-scale warehouse automation, including conveyor systems, material handling equipment, industrial automation, robotics, controls and commissioning activities within an operational environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Taking full project ownership from initiation through commissioning and handover, acting as the primary customer contact on site.
• Managing schedules, budgets, forecasting, reporting, project documentation and commercial controls.
• Working closely with procurement, installation and engineering teams, coordinating installation managers, testing engineers and commissioning teams.
• Overseeing health and safety, quality and programme delivery.
• Leading commissioning and supporting the transition into service and maintenance.

Make your experience count

This is an opportunity to see the impact of your work through every stage of delivery-not just manage a plan from a distance. You will work alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams, lead multidisciplinary teams on site and help bring complex automation systems into operation.

What you will bring

• A proven record of delivering material handling or warehouse automation projects, backed by a strong industrial automation background.
• Experience managing installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Excellent customer-facing and stakeholder management skills, with a diplomatic, professional and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience controlling budgets and programmes.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on site.

Experience that would help you stand out

Experience in Dematic, Vanderlande, KNAPP, SSI Schaefer or similar automation environments would be welcome, as would warehouse distribution, logistics, manufacturing or baggage handling project experience. PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification and a mechanical or electrical engineering background are also desirable.

Ready for your next project?

If this sounds like the right move, send us your CV to apply. We would welcome a conversation about your experience delivering automation projects and how it aligns with our client's requirements

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

Salary: £600 - 650 per day Inside IR35