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At Prologis, we don't just lead the industry-we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one-not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title:

Director, Warehouse Engineering and Delivery

Company:

Prologis

Prologis Operations Essentials is redefining how technical, infrastructure, and systems solutions support large enterprise customers. We combine deep domain knowledge, engineering capability, and commercial discipline to deliver practical, execution-ready solutions across warehouse design, automation, racking, electrical systems, and integrated delivery.

As a Director, Warehouse Engineering and Delivery, you will serve as the senior technical and delivery lead for complex warehouse consulting engagements. Reporting into the Director of Warehouse Design and Innovation, this role is focused on how consulting is delivered across projects.

This role is designed for a senior engineering leader with 8-10+ years of experience in warehouse consulting delivery, bringing deep technical judgment and hands-on execution leadership to complex engagements. The role is delivery-first, hands-on, and project-centric.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex warehouse consulting engagements from post-sale handoff through final recommendation, accountable for scope, quality, schedule, and outcomes.
• Serve as the senior technical and project delivery lead, translating client business challenges into structured engineering analyses and execution-ready solution options.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams composed of internal engineering resources and external partners or subcontractors, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance across all contributors.
• Develop warehouse layouts, process flows, capacity models, labor productivity analyses, and automation concepts grounded in operational feasibility and facility constraints.
• Apply strong Industrial Engineering rigor through throughput modeling, scenario analysis, capacity planning, and financial impact evaluation using advanced Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Provide ad hoc technical review of Statements of Work and scope assumptions to ensure delivery feasibility and execution clarity.
• Lead client working sessions and milestone reviews while proactively managing risks, assumptions, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure consulting recommendations are practical, defensible, data-driven, and aligned with commercial and implementation realities.
• Develop and refine standardized templates, analytical models, and repeatable delivery methodologies to improve consistency, speed, and quality across engagements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8-10+ years of experience in solution engineering, Industrial Engineering, supply chain consulting, or similar roles.
• Proven track record leading complex, client-facing engineering consulting engagements.
• Strong project leadership skills with clear scope, quality, and time discipline.
• Deep warehouse domain expertise including layout design, material handling systems, and automation concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for modeling, scenario analysis, and quantitative evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business problems and operational data into structured quantitative analyses and actionable engineering recommendations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD to produce accurate, execution-ready warehouse layouts and design concepts.
• Exposure to automation technologies including AS/RS, G2P systems, AMRs, and conveyance.
• Strong communication skills across technical and executive stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience using FlexSim or similar simulation tools for operational modeling and validation.
• Experience developing standardized templates, dashboards, and repeatable delivery methodologies.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience using Tableau or similar tools for operational data visualization and analysis.

Hiring Salary Range of: $141,600 - $194,700. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, Dallas, Texas, Inland Empire-Ontario Office