• Dynamic opportunity delivering large-scale, complex projects across Australia
• Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: Competitive salary, excellent benefits & collaborative cultureWe offer:Dematic: we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers that move with you
WHAT WE OFFER
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Career Development and Global Opportunities
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Paid Parental Leave + super: 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary
Purchase Leave
Social Club
Study Assistance
Employee Referral Programme
THE OPPORTUNITY
Positioned at the forefront of innovation in warehouse automation, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Dematic. As a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and material handling solutions, we continue to secure complex, high-impact projects across the APAC region.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of highly complex, large-scale warehouse automation and material handling system (MHS) projects. Based in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane, you will play a key role in delivering strategically critical projects for major clients across NSW, VIC, and QLD.
Operating in a fast-paced, technically sophisticated environment, you will manage multiple projects simultaneously, working with advanced automation technologies and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will take full ownership of the project lifecycle, from contract award through to commissioning, customer acceptance, and final handover.
WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON
You will play a critical role in ensuring successful project delivery, including:
Full ownership of the project delivery phase, from contract review through to final handover
Reviewing contracts to define scope, milestones, and key deliverables
Leading development and management of integrated project schedules (critical path focus)
Bringing together internal and external stakeholders to align on scope of works and execution strategy
Managing project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial performance
Identifying and managing unallocated costs, variations, and commercial risks
Driving procurement, supplier commitments, and project supply chain performance
Overseeing subcontractor engagement, performance, and sign-off for invoicing
Leading risk management, change management, and issue resolution
Managing project challenges including delays, scope changes, and extensions of time
Supporting FAT, SAT, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing
Acting as the key client-facing lead, ensuring expectations are managed and met
SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering, automation, or MHS projects
Background in MHS, warehouse automation, FMCG, high-speed packaging, or integrated engineering environments
Strong understanding of system layouts, design intent, integration complexity
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
Solid commercial acumen across contracts, budgets, variations, cost control
Proficiency with project planning tools (MS Project / similar PM software)
Ability to interpret AutoCAD layouts and system designs
Strong reporting, communication, stakeholder presentation skills
Willingness to travel to customer sites locally and interstate
WHAT SETS YOU APART
Calm, resilient, and able to lead through complexity and change
Decisive and proactive, with a strong forward-planning mindset
Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence commercial outcomes
Strong stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams and clients
A hands-on leader who can “weather the storm” and deliver results
WHY BRING YOUR CAREER TO DEMATIC
This is an exciting time to join Dematic. We are proud to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities. We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with 12,000 employees worldwide and over 900 employees in Australia and New Zealand.
And some other great things to know about us...
- Employee engagement is high at 80% in our recent employee survey
- Average tenure is 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers annually because we actively invest in developing our people.
- A staggering 30% of all new hires are referrals, as our people know it's a great place to work and recommend it to others
HOW TO APPLY
If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager who enjoys the responsibility of overseeing complex projects, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button and submit your resume. For more information visit: www.dematic.com
Please note that due to the high number of responses, we will only respond to candidates that have been shortlisted
Dematic is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
- Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex engineering, automation, or MHS projects
- Strong understanding of system layouts, design intent, integration complexity
- Solid commercial acumen across contracts, budgets, variations, cost control
- Proficiency with project planning tools
- Ability to interpret AutoCAD layouts and system designs
- Strong reporting, communication, stakeholder presentation skills
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
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