Head of Department - Project Management (Automated Warehouse)

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a large-scale automation project
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a leading retailer specialising in affordable household products, lifestyle goods, and everyday essentials, operating a rapidly expanding network of stores across multiple markets in Asia. The business is committed to operational excellence, continuous growth, and investment in modern supply chain capabilities to support its expanding customer base and enhance distribution efficiency.

Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end planning, construction, and implementation of the new automated warehouse project.
• Manage project scope, budget, timeline, resources, and risk mitigation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee warehouse automation system installation, integration, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards during construction and implementation.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, operations, supply chain, IT, and facilities teams.
• Prepare project progress updates, executive reports, and recommendations for senior management and key stakeholders.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing large-scale warehouse, distribution centre, logistics, automation, or industrial facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, automation technologies, project planning, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a large-scale automation project
  
  

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7106744