Overview
Senior Automation Project Manager | Woolworths Group
Join to apply for the Senior Automation Project Manager role at Woolworths Group. This role is based on-site in Melbourne during installation, commissioning, and testing, with potential weekend work and interstate travel as projects evolve.
What You'll Do
Lead the successful delivery, commissioning and testing of the fully automated Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Broadmeadows, Melbourne.
Manage the entire automation project scope, transitioning this state-of-the-art automation project from development to operational excellence.
Acting as Superintendent for the Automation contract, effectively managing the automation scope, contract, and commissioning processes for the Melbourne North CFC.
Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders including Property Managers, DC Design, Business Project Managers, DC Operations and the automation supplier to ensure cost and time-efficient project delivery, facilitate early transition activities, and manage the handover to DC Operations, including training and defect management.
Support Business Project Managers with governance, presentations, and reporting.
Provide weekly status reports, update the project schedule, and manage risks, issues, resources, and costs.
Conduct formal system tests for customer acceptance, in collaboration with the Automation Functionality, Operations, and Business Project teams.
Manage implementation and validation of variation works.
Develop, modify, and execute additional test plans.
Ensure compliance with the main automation contract for all key deliverables.
Coordinate on-site automation assurance activities and recommend testing process improvements.
Report on all Automation Assurance activities, including progress, dependencies, risks, issues, opportunities, financials, and resources.
What You'll Bring
Warehouse Automation Expertise (essential): Proven experience in the delivery, commissioning, and testing of complex automated systems.
Direct contract management experience with major automation suppliers (e.g., Knapp, Dematic, Vanderlande, Swisslog) and substantial experience in contract superintendence.
Project management experience leading the implementation of complex infrastructure or construction changes into an operating business, or establishing and commissioning from a brownfield site.
Demonstrated knowledge of large-scale warehousing/distribution facility development, integrating with DC Operations, Automation Equipment, Site Systems and Safety.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with all stakeholders.
Ability to focus on detail while maintaining a strategic big-picture understanding.
Strong understanding of on-site safety management.
Proven senior stakeholder management and business acumen.
What We Offer
Culture of care for our team, customers, and community; focus on safety and wellbeing.
Team-first organisation with training for success and ongoing career development.
Competitive remuneration and access to employee benefits.
Programs to support wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to wellbeing resources.
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group. We're a large, diverse team delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores daily, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
We encourage all candidates to apply and ask for adjustments in the hiring process if needed.
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