Senior Project Manager of Automation

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the automation initiatives within the client’s company international engineering department. The primary focus will be on optimizing parcel sorting processes across various sites throughout Europe, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and seamless integration with existing operations. This role requires a combination of strategic planning, project management, technical expertise, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

You will have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects in robotics and automation and to drive innovation in e-commerce logistics and last-mile delivery across Europe.

Client – is a leading provider of out-of-home parcel delivery services. The company is dedicated to enhancing the consumer experience and promoting sustainable last-mile delivery methods.

HQ – France.

Experience / Skills required:

Must have:

Master’s degree or higher in Logistics, Management, Maintenance, or Lean Enterprise

5+ years of hands-on experience in Lean solutions implementation

2+ years of experience in change management

2+ years of experience in project management

Experience in courier or logistics operations

Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Practical experience with AutoCAD

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

English proficiency at C1 level

Knowledge of at least one additional local language (Spanish, Italian, or French)

Proven innovative mindset and continuous improvement approach

Responsibilities:

Managing projects in all organizational units of the group’s operations area

Proposing/initiating and implementing initiatives/projects to improve operations work

Active support for Group Process Design Director and Head of Group Performance Excellence in strategic initiatives (new systems, creative solutions for continuous improvement)

Defining and optimizing processes in operations – creating ISO processes and policies

Actively seeking areas for improvements in operations

Leading process optimization initiatives as a Leader

Ongoing analysis of existing processes and standards control

Collaboration/consultation with Supporting Departments (including outside OPS)

Ongoing reporting of progress/results in implemented changes

Leading initiatives per the organization’s project standard

Willingness to work locally/short-term in defined markets

Supporting up to 6 branches simultaneously (employee efficiency, scorecard) – max on two markets

Conducting tests to optimize processes

Active participation in change implementation and communication

Quality control of implementations and change maintenance

Building relationships between Lean Teams and operational employees

Creating instructions and procedures

Coordinating trainings on good project management practices

Evaluating effectiveness of initiatives/tools for process improvement

Controlling performance indicators in branches, planning optimization processes

Monitoring efficiency of line transport supply chain

We offer:

Competitive salary with the regular review

Vacation (up to 20 working days)

Paid sick leaves (10 working days)

National Holidays as paid time off

Flexible working schedule, remote format

Direct cooperation with the customer

Dynamic environment with low level of bureaucracy and great team spirit

Challenging projects in diverse business domains and a variety of tech stacks

Communication with Top/Senior level specialists to strengthen your hard skills

Online teambuildings