Project Manager

Job#: 3033649

Job Description:

Project Manager - Automated Warehouse Integration

Overview

You'll play a central role in guiding the transition from a manual warehouse operation to a fully automated, GMP‑compliant warehouse environment. Working under the direction of a Sr. Manager or Project Manager II in the Project Management Office, you will coordinate commissioning, integration, and operational readiness activities that directly support pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This role is ideal for a PM who thrives in complex, cross‑functional environments and understands the unique demands of pharma operations, automation technologies, and IT‑integrated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Automated warehouse migration - Lead the end‑to‑end transition from manual to automated warehouse operations, ensuring zero impact to production output.
• AGV & automation commissioning - Oversee commissioning and qualification of AGVs, automated warehouse‑intralogistics systems, and related equipment.
• IT system integration - Coordinate integration of warehouse automation systems with enterprise IT platforms.
• Production & campus coordination - Align with production teams and site stakeholders to plan shutdowns, mitigate risks, and maintain operational continuity.
• Schedule & vendor alignment - Support the primary Project Manager by managing schedules, deliverables, and cross‑functional dependencies across multiple vendors and work packages.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 4+ years managing capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Meets one of the following education/experience pathways:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field + 2+ years project scheduling experience

• Associate degree or technical/vocational training + 4+ years project scheduling experience

• Military service with 2+ years project scheduling experience

• Familiarity with equipment installation or retrofit in pharma manufacturing.

• Experience integrating equipment with IT/automation systems.

• Background with ASRS, AGV, AMR, or conveyor systems.

• Proficiency with:

• Microsoft Project

• Smartsheet

• Primavera P6

• PMP certification preferred but not required.

Desired Capabilities

• Major capital project scheduling across construction, automation, and manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, schedules, and stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without authority.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move equipment or supplies up to 33 lbs.
• Occasional work in unconditioned or outdoor environments (e.g., construction areas).
• Ability to work in high‑noise environments with appropriate PPE.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Onsite, 5 days per week.
• 40 hours/week, with additional hours as needed and approved.
• No planned travel; occasional local day trips to nearby facilities may be required.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Clayton, NC, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 7, 2026

Pay Range:

$55 - $65 per hour

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