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Regular Full-Time Professional

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1489

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Are you passionate about automation, technology, and solving complex operational challenges? Do you thrive managing projects that transform the way companies operate? If so, we’d love to meet you.

MHS Lift is seeking an experienced Integrated Solutions Systems Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Integrated Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of cutting‑edge warehouse automation, conveyor, robotics, and material handling solutions for clients ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

For more than 56 years, MHS Lift has been a trusted leader in materials handling solutions. As we continue expanding across North America, we’re looking for professionals who share our commitment to innovation, customer success, and a people‑first culture.

As a Systems Project Manager, you’ll oversee projects from concept through completion, ensuring successful implementation while exceeding customer expectations.

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Define project scope and objectives with customers, sales, engineering, and executive leadership
• Manage implementation of warehouse automation and integrated material handling systems
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams, vendors, and customers
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and closeout activities
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers throughout implementation
• Support continuous improvement and help drive adoption of project management best practices across the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of project management experience in automation, material handling, warehouse systems, robotics, AMRs/AGVs, conveyor systems, or related industrial environments
• Experience managing technical design and system implementation projects
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, CAD layouts, and system designs
• Strong understanding of warehouse automation and material handling technologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• PMP Certified is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for business travel
• Approximately 50% travel
  • 25% local/regional
  • 25% national

Preferred Experience

• Warehouse automation systems
• Robotics
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
• Distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain operations

We are unable to sponsor H1B visa's

Will consider remote candidates meeting all requirements.

Why Join MHS Lift?

At MHS Lift, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll work alongside talented engineers, project coordinators, and other automation specialists while helping customers modernize their operations with innovative, best‑in‑class solutions.

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• virtual urgent care
• prescription plan
• 401k with company match
• ESOP
• paid vacation
• loyalty and compliance bonuses
• sick days
• paid holidays
• group life and AD&D insurance coverage
• employee assistance program
• optional supplemental life insurance
• commuter
• legal
• identity theft benefits

About MHS Lift: Founded in 1970 with the sale of a single forklift, MHS Lift has grown into a leading company with over 55 years of service. We have over 225 employees across the Americas with our headquarters in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has been the cornerstone of our success.

When you join MHS Lift, you will become a part of a winning legacy. We support our employees and treat them with respect. Many of our employees have been with MHS Lift for over 20 years. We are an employee‑owned company.