Project Manager - tSort Systems Implementations

Company Description

Tompkins Robotics is a leader in warehouse robotic automation, specializing in sortation solutions that deliver flexible, simple, and high-performance results for diverse operational needs. Its flagship tSort system is a modular sortation technology capable of sorting up to 50,000 items per hour to more than 6,000 destinations, without relying on conveyors or fixed tracks. The company also offers complementary solutions such as advanced robotic sortation technologies, automated induction and removal systems, and autonomous pallet jacks to streamline material handling. These solutions are designed to adapt to varying throughput demands, space constraints, and industry-specific challenges, enabling organizations to process more orders with less time and effort. Tompkins Robotics supports customers across multiple sectors, including those handling oddly shaped items, parcels, and full cases. Role Description The Project Manager – tSort Systems Implementations is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading end-to-end deployment of tSort and related Tompkins Robotics solutions for customer sites. This role coordinates project planning, timelines, and resources, ensuring that system design, installation, configuration, and testing are completed on schedule and within scope. Day-to-day activities include managing project documentation, facilitating stakeholder communication, tracking milestones, and resolving issues related to equipment, logistics, and site readiness. The Project Manager collaborates closely with engineering, operations, logistics, and customer teams to align technical requirements with business objectives and to oversee inspections and acceptance testing. The role also includes monitoring performance during implementation, managing change requests, and supporting a smooth transition to ongoing operations and customer training.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Candidates should possess Expeditor and Expediting skills to ensure timely delivery and coordination of equipment, materials, and services. Candidates should possess Inspection skills to support system validation, quality checks, and acceptance testing at customer sites. Candidates should possess Logistics Management skills to coordinate shipping, site logistics, and installation sequencing. Experience implementing automation or robotics systems, particularly in warehouse or distribution environments, is highly beneficial. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and follow-through. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical teams in a remote setting. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in complex project delivery.