Tech Integration Project Manager

Job#: 2081997

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a uniquely talented, highly motivated and strong Technical Project / Program Manager to join our client. This is a remote role, with pretty heavy travel (50-60%) across the US. It is starting as a one year contract, with high likelihood to extend or convert permanent after that duration.

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to Jenny DeMaria at .

In this role, you will drive multiple initiatives that support the companys continued and rapid growth and expansion in North America. You will be part of a small, but high profile team of technical integration specialists that work alongside our construction, hardware engineering and deployment engineering partners to deliver complex robotics facilities. The Technical Integration team's primary objective is to ensure that critical technical and environmental requirements are correctly interpreted and incorporated into all new robotics buildings and that the delivered environment is both compliant to specification and fit for purpose, whilst also meeting the min local building code and life safety requirements. The Technical Integration Program Manager - Robotics Technical Integration, will ideally be based in Boston, Massachusetts, but as a minimum will reside close to a significant travel hub to facilitate travel requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Regular communication with management on progress, risk management and problem resolution.
• Lead cross functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Supporting the Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (TIPM), be the day to day (project level) POC for NA Design & Construction teams & their design/consulting partners to address construction related robotics technical queries and to educate new partners with respect to critical company operating and environmental requirements during both pre-construction and construction phases.
• Own and manage requests for specification deviations, as considered necessary from time to time to comply with local legal/legislative requirements and/or local industry standards/practices.
• Collaborate with NA Design & Construction teams & consulting partners to validate and report on compliance with regards to critical technical and environmental operating requirements (i.e. floor flatness, levelness, floor joints, floor surface characteristics, floor live loading/deflections, floor penetrations, ambient lighting levels, etc). Primary objective is to identify potential issues as close to point of construction as possible and initiate corrective measures to minimize impact to deployment/launch phase.
• Work closely with Tech Deployment Teams to support / facilitate friction free handoff of robotic environments for Deployment activities.
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve specification shortfalls/deviations, non-compliant finishes and system level change requests.
• Manage escalations to NA D&C and company leadership teams, as required.
• Support the TIPM in driving further development of company building technical and environmental specifications.
• Support and manage as required, local field trials and experiments, materials development and finishing/re-finishing trials.
• Defect monitoring and reporting - coordinate and manage condition monitoring of problem/defective floors and environmental issues where system performance is being affected.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in an engineering, construction or surveying related field
• Min 5 years' experience managing engineering or construction projects related to either fulfillment center, distribution/logistics or industrial buildings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills gained in an engineering or highly technical environment.
• 2-3+ years' experience managing highly technical projects, involving either warehouse or factory automation or some other large scale technical implementation.
• Ability to read drawings in AutoCAD.
• Willingness to travel 40-50% of the year
• Strong construction management or fulfillment center engineering background with experience of warehouse automation, robotics picking/transportation systems or manufacturing systems.
• Experienced leader/manager with strong analytical capabilities and a track record of managing complex engineering projects or programs.
• Technical consulting experience with proven program or project management skills, as well as excellent listening, communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience of high tolerance construction techniques for facilities built to accommodate sophisticated material handling technology, will be a distinct advantage.
• Possess proven project management and presentation skills.
• Good customer focus and have the ability to operate independently.
• This role will require a unique combination of energy, flexibility, tenacity, leadership skills, and proactive management.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.