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Senior Project Manager
- Posted 07 May 2025
- LocationMelbourne
- Job type Contract
- DisciplineInformation & Technology
- Reference1307440
Job description
Senior Automation Project Manager – 30-Month Fixed Term Contract
Join a nationally significant transformation program delivering large-scale automation across the fulfilment network of a large Retailer. As Senior Automation Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design, installation, and commissioning of a next-generation Distribution Centre.
Key Responsibilities
Contact:
tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au
+61 420 540 790
Join a nationally significant transformation program delivering large-scale automation across the fulfilment network of a large Retailer. As Senior Automation Project Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design, installation, and commissioning of a next-generation Distribution Centre.
- Drive a flagship automation initiative from build through go-live
- Collaborate with industry-leading automation vendors and internal delivery teams
- Be at the heart of a project transforming eCommerce logistics in Australia
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee automation vendor execution, contract deliverables, and site activity
- Maintain alignment with program milestones, stakeholder groups, and assurance requirements
- Manage site readiness, commissioning plans, testing phases, and change impact
- Deliver weekly reporting on schedule, cost, and risks
- Ensure compliance with internal frameworks and automation contract terms
- Proven experience delivering large-scale automated warehousing or fulfilment projects
- Strong coordination of cross-functional teams across supply chain, IT, property, and safety
- Experience working with automation vendors
- Project Management qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma, or above)
- Ability to work autonomously while keeping the bigger picture in focus
- Exposure to retail, logistics, or complex facility builds is highly regarded
- Location: Melbourne-based with some travel
- Duration: 30-month fixed-term contract
- Environment: National supply chain program with strong cross-functional collaboration
Contact:
tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au
+61 420 540 790