Project Manager II - Remote (3 Month Contract)

Job post summary
Date posted: August 14, 2026
Pay: $80.00 - $90.00 per hour
Job description:
Project Manager II - Material Handling (3 Month Contract)
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Employment Type: 3 Month Contract
Pay Rate: $80-$90 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Travel: Minimal travel - approximately 1-2 site visits during the contract (primarily remote)
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Were seeking an experienced Project Manager II to join a leading warehouse automation organization supporting a major Material Handling Equipment (MHE) project in Pennsylvania.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager with a strong background in warehouse automation, material handling, or intralogistics to lead project delivery from planning through execution. Youll work closely with engineering, commissioning, installation, and customer teams to ensure successful delivery while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
The role is primarily remote throughout the initial three-month contract, with only occasional travel required for customer meetings or key project milestones. There is also a strong possibility of extending beyond the initial contract for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of material handling and warehouse automation projects
• Coordinate engineering, commissioning, installation, and customer teams
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage project risks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage project reporting, forecasting, and change management activities
• Support commissioning activities and final customer acceptance
• Drive communication across multidisciplinary project teams

What Were Looking For

• Experience as a Project Manager II or equivalent
• Strong background delivering Material Handling Equipment (MHE) projects
• Experience managing warehouse automation, conveyor, AS/RS, robotics, sortation, or intralogistics projects
• Excellent planning, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and project reporting experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Project Manager : 4 years (Required)
• Automation : 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.