Project Manager

What do we offer

• The opportunity to lead complex, high-value automation projects within a global organization.
• An international working environment with close collaboration between teams in the US and the Netherlands.
• Challenging technical projects across the automotive and industrial sectors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and parental leave.

What do we expect

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred, along with relevant project management experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in automation, preferably within the intralogistics or automotive sectors, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, risk management, contract compliance and commercial control.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally roughly 25% of the time, with a valid passport or the ability to obtain one promptly.

About this vacancy

As a Project Manager at AWL Automation, you will be responsible for delivering complex automation projects from contract handover through to final delivery. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring that project scope, schedules, quality standards and financial objectives are achieved.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and resources to meet contractual milestones. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you will provide clear communication on project progress, risks, changes and opportunities.

A key part of your role will be identifying and mitigating risks, managing scope changes, monitoring budgets and ensuring that additional work is properly documented and commercially agreed. You will also maintain quality standards, ensure compliance with contractual and safety requirements, and support effective collaboration between our US- and Global-based teams.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded project manager who can combine strong organizational skills with technical understanding and effective stakeholder management. Experience with project management methodologies and tools, particularly Microsoft Project, is valuable. Certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are an advantage.

This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the successful delivery of advanced automation solutions while working in an international, technology-driven environment.

If you are ready to take ownership of challenging projects and work with teams to deliver innovative automation solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.

Application process

• Your application
  Great that you’ve applied! We’ll review your application carefully and get back to you within a week.
• First interview
  You’ll meet with a recruiter and/or hiring manager to discuss your experience, motivation, and the role.
• The next interview
  A deeper conversation with the team about the (technical) aspects of the role and how you would collaborate day to day.
• The assessment
  Depending on the role, we may include a practical or skills assessment.
• The offer
  When it’s a match, we’ll share an offer and walk you through next steps to join AWL.