Join a global market leader transforming warehouse automation
Energetic opportunity delivering large-scale, complex AMHS projects across Australia.
Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane: Competitive salary, excellent benefits & collaborative culture.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Exclusive health cover via Medibank – 9% discount on corporate health plans designed to fit every lifestyle, life stage, and budget.
Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth
Career Development and Global Opportunities
Competitive salary, salary packaging and novated leasing available
Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
Paid Parental Leave + super: 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary
Purchase Leave
Social Club
Study Assistance
Employee Referral Programme
THE OPPORTUNITY
Position: Senior Project Manager – Lead 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 setting, 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
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 performanceIdentifying 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
TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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, and integration complexity
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
Solid commercial acumen across contracts, budgets, variations, and cost control
Proficiency with project planning tools (MS Project or similar PM software)
Ability to interpret AutoCAD layouts and system designs
Strong reporting, communication, and 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 is a great place to work and recommend it to others.
KION Brands
KION brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally.
KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company.
With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered.
KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‐ready.
Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.
Whether locally or globally - we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence.
Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.
Join our team - Push it forward.
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.
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📌 Senior Project Manager - Automated Warehousing/Dc (Sydney)
🏢 KION Group
📍 Sydney