Key Responsibilities
Pre-Execution & Planning
- Coordinate site access and system setup (e.g. RightCrowd, BOLT)
- Ensure all safety documentation is completed and approved (RAMS, Permit to Work)
- Verify technical readiness including IOQ and SWEH requirements
- Review site infrastructure and utilities to support installation
- Plan logistics for delivery, staging, and installation of equipment
- Align with local teams on resources, timelines, and site readiness
Onsite Project Execution
- Act as the lead onsite PM, driving daily coordination of installation activities
- Manage and oversee third-party contractors (3PAs) and installation teams
- Lead daily briefings, safety inductions, and progress meetings
- Coordinate closely with:
- Operations teams
- Maintenance teams
- Engineering stakeholders
- Track progress, identify risks, and resolve issues in real time
- Manage snag lists and issue resolution (Asana, Quip)
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards (BOLT)
- Support testing, commissioning, and system handover
Reporting & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain daily reporting and progress updates (Asana / internal tools)
- Support weekly reporting and stakeholder meetings
- Document safety observations and lessons learned
- Provide clear communication to programme leadership and site stakeholders
- Prepare final documentation and project handover materials
Project Scope
- Deployment of new robotic automation systems
- Removal of legacy equipment + installation of new solutions
- Integration with PLC-driven systems and broader fulfilment tech stack
- Team size: approx. 5 direct/indirect reports
- High stakeholder interaction across engineering, operations, and maintenance
Required Experience & Skills
Core Requirements
- Proven experience as an Onsite Project Manager / Site Lead in industrial or technical environments
- Strong background in logistics, warehouse automation, or MHE installations
- Experience managing installation projects involving PLC integration
- Familiarity with automation systems (conveyors, robotics, control systems)
Key Skills
- Strong project coordination and execution capability
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Solid understanding of:
- Industrial automation processes
- Logistics / warehouse operations
- Safety and compliance standards
- Experience managing contractors and cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage risk, scheduling, and issue resolution onsite
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
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