Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 12 Months (With potential for extension, Potential for permanent role)

Location: Bellevue WA 80% Remote (In 2025, travel within EU region for training with existing EU-based In-House Controls team members. In 2026 deployments of automation throughout NA-region with travel as required estimated at 20%)

Role Overview:

Join In-House Controls (IHC) team as the North American deployment lead, establishing and scaling our controls systems implementation across the NA network. This role will be instrumental in preparing for large-scale 2026 deployments, focusing on vendor relationships, training programs, and operational excellence frameworks.

This role requires a self-starter who can operate independently while building strong relationships across global teams. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities to establish IHC as a cornerstone of automation strategy in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the establishment of IHC's presence in North America, creating foundational processes and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and implement vendor training programs and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) procedures
• Drive technical knowledge transfer from EU deployments to NA operations
• Create and maintain deployment strategies for 90+ ADTA implementations in 2026
• Manage key stakeholder relationships across Operations, RME, and vendor partners
• Build and maintain project schedules, risk management plans, and quality metrics
• Pioneer new approaches to automation deployment and support

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years experience in industrial automation deployment and project management
• Strong background in controls systems and automated material handling equipment
• Proven track record of leading large-scale technical implementations
• Experience developing technical training programs and documentation
• Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
• Strong problem-solving abilities and pioneering mindset
• Ability to travel internationally (primarily EU) for extended periods in 2025

Preferred Experience:

• Experience scaling technical operations from zero to full deployment
• Background in vendor management and training program development
• Knowledge of material handling systems and sortation technologies
• Experience with remote support models and operational handover
• PMP or similar project management certification

Success Metrics:

• Achievement of 2026 deployment schedule targets
• Reduction in High-Impact Events compared to baseline
• Improvement in technical quality metrics (target: 99%)
• Successful establishment of vendor training and support programs
• Development of sustainable NA deployment framework

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