Designed Conveyor Systems

ProjectDirector

$225–350k ~AI est. Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Decision making; Problem solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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