Director, Project Execution, Logistic Systems

The Director, Project Execution, Logistics Systems is a strategic leadership role within BEUMER Group North America, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale Logistics Systems projects and the overall performance of the Project Management function. This role provides leadership for a portfolio of complex automated material handling, warehouse automation, sortation, parcel, distribution center, and intralogistics projects while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. The Director will lead a team of Sr. Project Managers, establish best practices for project execution, and serve as a key partner to executive leadership, customers, and global stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery across North America.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and leadership for a portfolio of large, complex Logistics Systems projects, ensuring delivery against safety, quality, schedule, performance, and profitability targets; Establish and drive project management best practices, standards, and governance aligned with BEUMER Group and PMI methodologies; Lead and mentor high-performing team of Sr. Project Managers, fostering leadership growth, accountability, and continuous improvement; Serve as the executive escalation point for critical project risks, commercial issues, and customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation; Develop and maintain executive-level customer relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives, system performance, and long-term partnership success; Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation, Commissioning, Customer Support, and global Group entities to ensure seamless project execution; Oversee coordination with Global Engineering and supporting Group Companies, ensuring alignment of technical solutions, execution strategy, and project objectives; Drive portfolio-level resource planning, capacity management, and prioritization to optimize project performance and organizational effectiveness; Ensure robust project controls including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change management, and project reporting across the portfolio; Provide leadership and guidance regarding contract administration, commercial strategy, claims management, and negotiation of complex change orders; Support business development activities by contributing project execution expertise during proposal development, solution reviews, risk assessments, and pricing strategies; Monitor project performance trends and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks associated with cost overruns, schedule delays, scope changes, and operational impacts; Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle; Promote innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies, digital tools, processes, and cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Operations and Service teams to support successful project handover and transition into long-term customer support; Develop, mentor, and grow junior team members to strengthen project execution capabilities and support long-term succession planning; Assume increasing responsibility for the financial performance of projects, including full P&L accountability, forecasting, cost control, and margin management as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; PMP certification required; Minimum 12+ years of progressive Project Management experience, including leadership of large-scale ($30M+) complex material handling, automation, distribution center, warehouse, parcel, or logistics systems projects, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role; Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or a project portfolio with accountability for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and operational outcomes; Strong understanding of automated material handling systems, warehouse automation, sortation systems, parcel handling systems, distribution centers, and intralogistics solutions; Proven leadership capability with experience building, mentoring, and managing high-performing project teams; Strong business acumen including project financial management, contract negotiation, commercial risk management, and strategic planning; Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery solutions; Process-oriented with the ability to establish and implement project management processes aligned with BEUMER Group and PMI standards; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including Senior Executive Leadership, Project Teams, Customers, Contractors, and Global Stakeholders; Strong independent decision-making capability with the ability to lead through ambiguity and changing business priorities; Self-starter with a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to exceed performance expectations; Ability to travel as required (approximately 35% per year) based on project and business needs; High degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability; serves as a role model and mentor within the organization

Nice to have

Direct industry experience in material handling, warehouse automation, logistics systems, parcel sortation, fulfillment, distribution, or related intralogistics industries strongly preferred; Experience delivering EPC, Design-Build, or turnkey automation projects preferred

Benefits

Medical & Dental Premiums covered 100% for employee and eligible dependents; 401(k) with Generous Match; Life Insurance / Long Term Disability; Ancillary Insurances including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance; Generous Paid Time Off; Company Holidays including additional flex days; Performance-Based Bonus eligibility under Target Agreement Plan