Head of Warehouse Projects (Warehouse Automation)

Location: Berlin or München, Germany; hybrid work with three days in the office and regular international travel across European sites.

Company

hirify.global operates end-to-end grocery fulfillment, combining in-house technology, automated distribution centers, and last-mile delivery across European markets.

What you will do

• Own warehouse implementation projects, including fit-outs, retrofits, and new-site layouts, from kickoff through commissioning, go-live, and operational handover.
• Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, and critical-path milestones for complex, multi-million-euro CapEx programs.
• Govern external contractors, equipment vendors, and system integrators on site, ensuring quality and delivery commitments.
• Coordinate Solution Design, Automation, Procurement, Facilities, and Operations to convert engineering designs into built assets.
• Identify dependencies and risks, maintain RACI matrices, resolve blockers, and report project status and financial variances to leadership.
• Lead testing, commissioning, operational sign-off, maintenance ownership, and troubleshooting handover to local teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading large-scale CapEx delivery projects in warehouse automation, material handling, or industrial manufacturing.
• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Practical understanding of material handling systems, conveyors, racking, and goods-to-person or AS/RS technologies.
• Proven ability to manage critical paths, project budgets, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and vendor leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the European site network and work in a hybrid setup with three office days.

Nice to have

• Project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or IPMA Level C+.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail fulfillment, or high-throughput logistics automation.
• Familiarity with logistics robotics and emerging warehouse technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed, transparent compensation with clear rules and no bonus politics.
• Hybrid work, flexible scheduling, and paid vacation days above statutory requirements.
• Subsidized meals, fresh food, drinks, fruit, and snacks.
• Private insurance options, wellbeing support, and team events.
• Company car availability for selected management roles and fuel support for regular warehouse travel.
• Learning, ownership, peer recognition, premium membership, and referral rewards.