Head of Warehouse Projects

What you will own and deliver

• End-to-End Delivery: Own the execution of warehouse implementation projects (fit-outs, retrofits, and new site layouts) from project kickoff through commissioning, go-live, and operational handover.
• Program & Schedule Management: Drive project plans, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and critical-path milestones, taking accountability for keeping all deliverables on track.
• Vendor & Site Governance: Manage external contractors, equipment vendors, and integrators on-site, ensuring quality standards and delivery commitments are met.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate with Solution Design, Automation, Procurement, Facilities, and Operations to translate designs into built assets — actively resolving technical and scheduling conflicts as they arise.
• Risk Management & Escalation: Identify project dependencies and risks early, maintaining structured RACI matrices and resolving blockers proactively.
• Testing & Operational Readiness: Lead commissioning, testing, and operational sign-off, ensuring clear handover, ongoing maintenance ownership, and troubleshooting protocols for local teams.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Provide clear, structured project status, risk, and financial variance reporting to leadership and project stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale CapEx delivery projects in warehouse automation, material handling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field).
• Technical literacy in automation: Solid practical understanding of material handling systems, conveyors, racking, and goods-to-person (G2P / AS-RS) technologies to effectively manage vendors and engineering partners.
• Proven delivery leadership: Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of running complex critical paths, project budgets, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong communication & presence: Clear, confident presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and direct external vendors.
• Hands-on, ownership mindset: Highly proactive approach to anticipating risks and stepping into operational details to keep projects moving.
• Willingness to travel: Flexibility for regular international travel across our European site network.

Nice-to-haves:

• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level C+, or equivalent).
• Background in e-commerce, retail fulfillment, or high-throughput logistics automation.
• Familiarity with next-generation logistics robotics and emerging warehouse technologies.

What’s in it for you

• Fair pay, transparent, stable compensation A strong fixed salary with clear rules. No bonus politics. Great work is rewarded openly and fairly.
• Good food options, fresh, every day Enjoy subsidised meals/fresh food options in the office and regular refreshments like drinks, fruit, and snacks that keep you energized.
• Life beyond work, hybrid work & real flexibility Three days in the office and the rest where it works best for you. Take time off when you need it with paid vacation days above statutory and flexible scheduling.
• Grow with Knuspr every day - we move fast, and so can you. Learn, experiment, and take ownership from day one. Every challenge is a chance to grow.
• Recognition & community - Your impact is seen and appreciated. You can celebrate colleagues through Bonusly peer-recognition credits and feel supported by a team that works hard and wins together.
• Health & wellbeing - Access to our UNIQA private insurance option and supportive wellbeing culture, keeping you healthy inside and outside of work.
• Mobility & convenience - Company car available for selected management-level roles and fuel support for regular WH travel.
• Premium membership - Free Knuspr Premium membership with exclusive benefits.
• Referral rewards - Recommend great people and get rewarded through our group referral program.
• Team spirit - We organize team events, celebrations, and moments to connect because work is better when we win together.

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