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Programme Manager, Automation, North America

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2026

💰 $145,000/yr($130,000/yr – $145,000/yr)

About the role

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Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries we work diligently to delvier great customer experiences and high-quallity services.

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Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas

Division: Solutions
Job Posting Title: Programme Manager, Automation, North America - 121386
Time Type: Full Time

The Manager of Automation, North America is responsible for leading the strategy, design and delivery of cost-effective, scalable, and end-to-end innovative automation and mechanized technologies for both existing and prospective DSV clients that enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and overall solution competitiveness.

This leader ensures alignment between technical design and operational execution, driving successful deployments from concept through go-live while maintaining a strong focus on operational performance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. Acting at the intersection of technology and operations, this role combines expertise in automation systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), system integration, engineering design, and project and change management. The position oversees the implementation of automation solutions by partnering with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration into new and existing client operations.

Lead the analysis, design, and deployment of innovative automation and mechanized solutions for new and existing operations
Partner with Solution Design teams to develop competitive RFP responses, including automation selection, budgeting, and productivity modeling
Own end-to-end automation lifecycle: solution design, vendor selection, capital planning, building uplift, layout development, and implementation
Conduct ROI analysis to identify and justify automation investments that improve efficiency and meet financial targets
Manage vendor relationships across design, design and SLA contracting, installation, testing, and post-go-live support
Oversee cross-functional implementation, including vendor integration, system configuration, testing, and operational readiness
Serve as liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on design, scope, and execution
Lead automation design reviews, detail engineering discussions, and cross-functional alignment on system functionality and workflows, including exception handling, and
Develop and execute test strategies, including functional and technical validation, and performance verification
Drive training programs across operations, safety, maintenance, and support teams for new automation systems
Support go-live execution, hypercare, and transition to steady-state operations
Establish and maintain project governance, documentation, and change management processes.
Identify and implement automation continuous improvement opportunities and capture lessons learned
Evaluate emerging automation technologies, robotics, and AI solutions to enhance operational performance

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the warehouse/logistics industry, including 3+ years in automation engineering or a closely related role
Proven experience designing and deploying automated warehouse solutions, including exper