Engineering Project Manager

Clients engage RGP for expertise in delivering large and complex transformation projects to strengthen their business. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a warehouse automation programme at a distribution centre in Courcelles, Belgium, ensuring successful implementation, vendor coordination, testing, commissioning and operational readiness. Drawing on your experience in complex automation projects, you will work closely with engineering, operations and programme leadership teams to deliver on budget and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of warehouse automation solutions, covering automated pallet handling, large-item movement and storage automation.
• Manage automation vendors, system integrators and engineering suppliers, and monitor supplier performance against scope, quality and delivery requirements.
• Oversee equipment installation, systems integration, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls and software engineering activities.
• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks and delivery milestones.
• Work closely with warehouse operations and site engineering teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Oversee integration of new automation technologies into the existing live distribution environment.
• Coordinate technical interfaces, resolve implementation issues and ensure smooth project execution.

Required Experience

• Proven experience managing engineering or industrial automation projects.
• Hands-on experience delivering warehouse automation or intralogistics projects.
• Experience with material handling systems, automated pallet handling, robotics, AGVs/AMRs or automated storage systems.
• Experience managing external vendors, system integrators and engineering contractors.
• Strong understanding of equipment installation, systems integration and commissioning.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to work in live operational environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Warehouse Engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or other regulated distribution environments.
• Experience with large-scale warehouse automation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

WE OFFER

• Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.
• Compensation commensurate with consultant qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors.
• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

WHAT WE DO

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