Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation- Maintenance- GXO Logistics, Inc. (Remote)
Logistics at full potential!
Your role as a Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation
This is a unique opportunity to join GXO, help to shape and drive the strategic
direction of automation solutions and maintenance strategy across the region. We need someone that is maintenance expert!
Due to travel 50-75% of the time within Continental Europe, our role can be based in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany or Poland. We will need fluency in English;
additional European languages are of benefit.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Automation & Adaptive Technology for Continental Europe
What you need to succeed at GXO as a Principal Project Manager, Automation & Innovation
Shape Maintenance Strategy: Contribute to the development of a Continental Europe maintenance / automation strategy. Define and implement technical support and maintenance standards for large-scale automated sites.
Drive Operational Efficiency through standardization of maintenance activities: Lead continuous improvement initiatives by benchmarking performance, analysing maintenance metrics, and identifying opportunities to enhance system availability and implement best practices with the aim to reduce downtime
Support Implementation of Automation Solutions: Guide and support the deployment of new automation technologies, ensuring successful integration and scalability across sites.
Foster Cross-Country Collaboration with Maintenance Teams: Promote and coordinate collaboration across the European operational community to share knowledge, align strategies, and drive synergies.
Demonstrated experience in assessing the performance of automated systems, with a strong background in machine reliability and maintenance within central teams.
Operational & Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of complex automated systems—ideally within logistics—and hands-on experience implementing large-scale automation across multiple sites and regions.
Data Analysis: Strategic Vision: Ability to think both tactically and strategically, balancing short-term execution with long-term planning.
Influential Leadership: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams and decision-makers.
Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively (50%–75%) across Continental Europe as needed.
Languages: Fluent in English any other European languages beneficial
Remote Working – Flexibility to work from home and balance your lifestyle.
Impactful Role – Opportunity to help shape and drive the strategic direction of a dynamic organisation.
Open & Informal Culture – A collaborative environment that values transparency and innovation.
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