{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3196907dfee3f06e4b5dd913","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3196907dfee3f06e4b5dd913","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3196907dfee3f06e4b5dd913","title":"System Engineering Project Manager","description":"Vanderlande is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer Project Manager to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automated material handling and logistics solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with project management leadership to ensure successful implementation of warehouse automation, distribution center, parcel handling, and baggage handling systems. The ideal candidate will act as the technical and project interface between customers, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders from project initiation through commissioning and handover.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProject Management\n\nLead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and customer acceptance.\nDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Vanderlande quality standards.\nCoordinate internal engineering disciplines, software teams, controls engineers, installation teams, and third-party vendors.\nManage project scope and change control processes.\nProvide regular project status updates to customers, management, and stakeholders.\n\nSystems Engineering\n\nDefine system architecture and operational requirements for automated logistics solutions.\nAnalyze customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.\nDevelop system designs that integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and operational components.\nConduct system performance analysis, capacity modeling, and throughput assessments.\nLead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and system validation activities.\nEnsure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field).\n5+ years of experience in systems engineering, automation, logistics, material handling, or industrial automation projects.\n3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.\nStrong understanding of automated material handling systems, conveyors, sortation systems, warehouse automation, robotics, and controls integration.\nExperience managing project schedules, budgets, and risks.\nProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPMP (Project Management Professional) certification.\nExperience with automated warehouse systems, AS/RS, robotic solutions, or parcel/baggage handling systems.\nKnowledge of PLC controls, SCADA, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).\nExperience with systems integration and commissioning activities.\nFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).\n\nWhy Join Vanderlande?\n\nBenefits start on day one.\nPay Range 120K-170K\n$5,000 Sign Bonus\nProfessional development and tuition reimbursement\nMatching 401K\nEqual opportunity workplace that embraces and promotes ownership culture, empowerment, open communication, diversity, and collaboration.\n18 days of paid PTO\nDiscounts on flights, hotels, amusement parks, movies, and so much more!","company":"Vanderlande Logistics","rawCompany":"vanderlande logistics","city":"Irving","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T00:10:20.515Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"System Engineering Project Manager","description":"Vanderlande is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Systems Engineer Project Manager to lead the design, integration, and delivery of automated material handling and logistics solutions. This role combines systems engineering expertise with project management leadership to ensure successful implementation of warehouse automation, distribution center, parcel handling, and baggage handling systems. The ideal candidate will act as the technical and project interface between customers, engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders from project initiation through commissioning and handover.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProject Management\n\nLead multidisciplinary automation projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and customer acceptance.\nDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.\nEnsure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with Vanderlande quality standards.\nCoordinate internal engineering disciplines, software teams, controls engineers, installation teams, and third-party vendors.\nManage project scope and change control processes.\nProvide regular project status updates to customers, management, and stakeholders.\n\nSystems Engineering\n\nDefine system architecture and operational requirements for automated logistics solutions.\nAnalyze customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications.\nDevelop system designs that integrate mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and operational components.\nConduct system performance analysis, capacity modeling, and throughput assessments.\nLead design reviews, technical risk assessments, and system validation activities.\nEnsure compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field).\n5+ years of experience in systems engineering, automation, logistics, material handling, or industrial automation projects.\n3+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.\nStrong understanding of automated material handling systems, conveyors, sortation systems, warehouse automation, robotics, and controls integration.\nExperience managing project schedules, budgets, and risks.\nProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPMP (Project Management Professional) certification.\nExperience with automated warehouse systems, AS/RS, robotic solutions, or parcel/baggage handling systems.\nKnowledge of PLC controls, SCADA, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).\nExperience with systems integration and commissioning activities.\nFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business Administration (MBA).\n\nWhy Join Vanderlande?\n\nBenefits start on day one.\nPay Range 120K-170K\n$5,000 Sign Bonus\nProfessional development and tuition reimbursement\nMatching 401K\nEqual opportunity workplace that embraces and promotes ownership culture, empowerment, open communication, diversity, and collaboration.\n18 days of paid PTO\nDiscounts on flights, hotels, amusement parks, movies, and so much more!","datePosted":"2026-08-19T00:10:20.515Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T00:10:20.515Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vanderlande Logistics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irving","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3196907dfee3f06e4b5dd913"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3196907dfee3f06e4b5dd913"}}