Designed Conveyor Systems
ProjectDirector
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“Project Director at Designed Conveyor Systems. Skills: Project Leadership, Customer Leadership, Financial Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership. Lead large, high-complexity distribution center and automation implementations. Serve as the executive owner of a single”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful project delivery; Achievement of contractual commitments; Customer satisfaction; Project predictability
Industry & Context.
Decision making; Problem solving; Root cause analysis
20–40% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field, 15+ years of experience delivering complex automation, material handling, industrial, or large-scale capital projects, Demonstrated success leading projects exceeding $50M-$100M+ in value, Financial, commercial, contract, and risk management experience, Proven ability to lead executive-level customer relationships and cross-functional teams, Ability and willingness to travel 20–40%
Nice to Have
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential, Experience delivering large-scale automation projects for major customers in the US, Experience with Material Handling Systems, Controls Integration, Distribution Centers, or Warehouse Automation
What You'll Do.
high-complexity distribution center and automation implementations
Serve as the executive owner of a single
Own project performance across scope
Establish project execution strategies
Maintain overall accountability for successful project delivery
Drive accountability across all project stakeholders and functional
Serve as the primary executive interface between DCS
Build and maintain relationships with customer leadership and
Lead executive project reviews
Lead steering committee meetings
Lead critical escalation discussions
Provide proactive communication regarding project performance
Resolve customer concerns
Own project financial performance
Partner with Project Controls and Finance
Maintain accurate project forecasts and financial visibility
Lead executive review of change orders
Ensure project decisions support both customer success and
Identify project risks early
Drive proactive mitigation strategies
Make timely and informed decisions
Lead resolution of complex technical
Maintain executive visibility of project health
Escalate critical issues appropriately
Drive accountability for resolution
Apply expertise in Material Handling Systems
Partner with Engineering
Define project requirements and execution strategies
Oversee major project milestones
Serve as the executive escalation point
Lead and mentor Project Managers
Maintain accountability for project performance
Determine resource requirements
Partner with leadership to ensure projects are properly
Foster a culture of accountability
Support the development of future project leaders
Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
Improve project delivery processes
and root cause analysis to
Promote standardization and best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Project leadership teams
Communication Scope
Executive reviews; Customer communication; Proactive communication; Executive interface; Executive escalation
Process & Methodology
Project Delivery, Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management, Quality management, Risk management, Customer outcomes, Project Management, Change management, Contract management
Full Job Description
About the role As a Project Director within our Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) team, you are the executive leader responsible for the successful delivery of a large-scale, highly complex and fully integrated Material Handling Systems (MHS) and Controls and SW project from contract award through final acceptance. You own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management and customer outcomes while serving as the primary leadership point for both the customer and the DCS project team. The Project Director provides strategic direction and executive oversight across Engineering, Procurement, Site Operations, Testing & Commissioning, Controls, and Project Management to ensure successful project outcomes. This role is typically assigned to large, high-visibility automation projects with significant financial, operational, and customer impact. All in all, you'll be a key member of the Project Delivery organization, ensuring projects are delivered with precision, accountability and execution excellence. We value leaders who can manage complexity, drive alignment across stakeholders, make informed decisions, and consistently deliver successful outcomes for our customers. In This Role, You Will Project Leadership & Execution Lead large, high-complexity distribution center and automation implementations, including greenfield and brownfield projects. Serve as the executive owner of a single large-scale project from concept through go-live and final acceptance. Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Establish project execution strategies that align customer expectations with DCS business objectives. Maintain overall accountability for successful project delivery and achievement of contractual commitments. Drive accountability across all project stakeholders and functional teams. Customer Leadership Serve as the primary executive interface between DCS and the customer. Build and maintain str
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