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Rohlik operates end-to-end fulfillment operations across Europe, from proprietary technology and automated distribution centers to last-mile delivery. The Automation department leads large-scale warehouse projects across the group, enabling safe, high-performing, and customer-centric operations.
As Head of Warehouse Projects, you will own the delivery execution of major capital expenditure implementation projects — from retrofits and goods-to-person (G2P) integrations in legacy sites to full layout rollouts for new expansion sites across Europe. You are the single point of accountability for bringing approved designs to life. Taking a signed-off operational layout, you will drive the entire program through site readiness, vendor management, budget control, and commissioning — delivering fully operational sites on time, on budget, and ready for local teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end delivery of warehouse implementation projects (fit-outs, retrofits, new site layouts) from kickoff through commissioning, go-live, and operational handover
- Program and schedule management: drive project plans, budgets, resourcing, and critical-path milestones
- Vendor and site governance: manage external contractors, equipment vendors, and integrators, ensuring quality standards and delivery commitments
- Cross-functional integration: coordinate with Solution Design, Automation, Procurement, Facilities, and Operations to translate designs into built assets
- Risk management and escalation: identify dependencies and risks early, maintain RACI matrices, resolve blockers proactively
- Testing and operational readiness: lead commissioning, testing, and operational sign-off with clear handover and troubleshooting protocols
- Stakeholder reporting: provide structured project status, risk, and financial variance reporting to leadership
You will interface directly with leadership across multiple functions and play a central role in scaling Rohlik's operational footprint across multiple European countries. This role offers single-point ownership of complex, multi-million euro automation projects involving advanced goods-to-person systems, conveyors, racking, and automated material handling.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience leading large-scale CapEx delivery projects in warehouse automation, material handling, or industrial manufacturing
- Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related technical field)
- Technical literacy in automation: solid practical understanding of material handling systems, conveyors, racking, and G2P/AS-RS technologies
- Proven delivery leadership with exceptional organizational skills and track record running complex critical paths, project budgets, and multi-vendor environments
- Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and direct external vendors
- Hands-on, ownership mindset with proactive approach to anticipating risks and stepping into operational details
- Willingness to travel regularly across European site network
Nice-to-haves:
- Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level C+, or equivalent)
- Background in e-commerce, retail fulfillment, or high-throughput logistics automation
- Familiarity with next-generation logistics robotics and emerging warehouse technologies
