Senior Project Manager of Automation

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager of Automation 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: A leading provider of out-of-home parcel delivery services dedicated to enhancing the consumer experience and promoting sustainable last-mile delivery methods.

HQ: France

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

Requirements

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

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

Locations

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Warsaw, Poland
• United Kingdom
• Remote

How to Apply

Send your CV to [email protected].

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for applying for the position at nCube. Your application has been successfully received and is currently under review by our recruitment team. We will be in touch soon to discuss your application further and to outline the next steps if your skills and expertise are a match with the requirements. In the meantime, feel free to browse our Company Blog for the latest updates and insights.

Looking forward to connecting with you soon!

Best regards,

nCube Recruitment Team

Development offices:

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Warsaw, Poland
• Sao Paolo, Brasil
• United Kingdom, London

Phone: +44 772 611 66 87