Project Operations Director - Warehouse Automation

Project Operations Director - Warehouse Automation

Full-Time 33750 - 41250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Exotec Solutions SAS

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and scale project operations for innovative warehouse automation solutions.
  • Company: Exotec, a leader in warehouse robotics and automation.
  • Benefits: Remote work, travel opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse global team focused on collaboration and growth.
  • Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and drive innovation in warehouse technology.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in leadership roles with experience in complex project management.

The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.

About Exotec

At Exotec, we design elegant, plug-and-play, and reliable end-to-end warehouse robotics solutions.

As a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Integrator, we support some of the world’s most iconic brands in their transition to automation.

We’re proud to design technology that doesn’t just redefine warehouse automation, it also makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them.

Why does this role matter?

As Exotec continues to grow in the United Kingdom, we are looking for a Project Operations Director - Warehouse Automation to lead and scale our Project Operations activity within the Deployment organization.

This role is key to ensuring our customer projects are delivered successfully from the design phase with clients through installation, system commissioning, and handover to Maintenance, while meeting the highest standards for safety, quality, timing, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

  • What you’ll do
  • Lead project operations delivery: Supervise and support the Project Operations team across your business scope, with a focus on structure, delivery excellence, and future team growth.
  • Ensure successful deployment: Oversee projects from the design phase with clients through installation, system commissioning, and handover to the Maintenance team, ensuring milestones, customer expectations, and financial targets are met.
  • Drive safety and quality: Supervise the application of on-site safety procedures and ensure Exotec standards and processes are respected by internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners.
  • Build and scale the team: Be responsible for the structure, growth, and success of the Project Operations team, while conveying Exotec’s culture and ways of working.
  • Collaborate across functions: Work closely with Project Integration on project studies and act as a key interface between Deployment, R&D, Maintenance, Sales, subcontractors, and customers.
  • Improve deployment practices: Support Exotec in structuring, organizing, and continuously improving deployment processes as the business scales.
  • Support the sales phase: Partner with the Sales team during offer validation, client meetings, and early project discussions to ensure operational feasibility and delivery alignment.
  • 10+ years of experience in a similar leadership role, including people management.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
  • Previous experience managing complex and technical projects, ideally in warehouse automation, robotics, logistics, industrial automation, material handling, intralogistics, or supply chain environments.
  • Strong knowledge of safety, quality, contractor coordination, and site delivery requirements for complex deployment or installation environments.
  • Experience delivering complex automation, industrial, construction, or technical projects under CDM 2015 regulations would be highly valuable.
  • Strong leadership, customer service, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  • The ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and integrate new tools and processes with ease.
  • Fluent, client-facing English communication skills, with the ability to represent Exotec confidently with UK-based customers and partners.
  • What to expect
  • Employment type: Full-time.
  • Location: United Kingdom.
  • Workplace: remote with travel depending on deployment needs.
  • Travel: domestic travel within the United Kingdom is expected, with potential international travel for internal alignment, customer projects, or Exotec meetings.
  • Why you’ll love working here
  • Make an impact by building technology that improves business performance and people’s everyday work.
  • Grow faster by solving complex challenges in a fast-moving company where innovation and ambition accelerate your development.
  • Belong to a global team where diversity, inclusion, and collaboration drive better decisions and stronger solutions.
  • Connect beyond work by sharing passions, celebrating milestones, and building lasting relationships that strengthen the way we work together.
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Project Operations Director - Warehouse Automation employer: Exotec Solutions SAS

Exotec is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for a Senior Robotics Maintenance Reliability Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, Exotec offers a supportive work atmosphere where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Exotec Solutions SAS

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We think you need these skills to ace Project Operations Director - Warehouse Automation

Project Management
Leadership Skills
Customer Service
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Safety Standards Knowledge
Quality Assurance