This role is focused on leading complex industrial technology projects, driving the successful implementation of automation, electrical systems, and industrial equipment across national and international environments. You will act as a key leader in end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment between engineering, software, and factory operations. The position requires strong coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams, as well as the ability to manage technical complexity, budgets, and timelines. You will be responsible for overseeing critical phases such as commissioning, start-up, and integration with enterprise systems like MES and ERP. Operating in a highly technical and collaborative environment, you will contribute directly to industrial efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainability goals. This is a strategic role for someone passionate about industrial innovation and large‑scale project execution.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will be responsible for managing industrial automation and equipment implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration between shop floor operations and corporate systems while maintaining control over scope, cost, quality, and schedule. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and suppliers, oversee critical commissioning phases, and ensure successful project delivery across complex industrial environments.
* Lead end-to-end management of industrial automation and equipment deployment projects
* Ensure integration between OT/IT systems, including shop floor, MES, and ERP environments
* Manage commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up phases of industrial plants
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, electrical, mechanical, and software specialists
* Oversee suppliers and external partners to ensure technical and contractual compliance
* Control project scope, budget (CAPEX), risks, and schedule adherence
* Conduct technical and executive-level meetings with stakeholders
* Ensure successful factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
* Apply structured project management methodologies (FEL, PRINCE2 where applicable)
Requirements
We are looking for a highly skilled project management professional with strong technical experience in industrial automation and engineering environments. You should have solid expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects, working closely with factory operations and technology systems. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
* Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics or related fields)
* Strong experience in industrial automation projects (PLCs, SCADA, industrial networks)
* Hands‑on experience with commissioning, start‑up, and plant ramp‑up phases
* Knowledge of OT/IT integration and industrial architecture systems (MES, ERP)
* Experience managing industrial suppliers and equipment vendors
* Solid understanding of industrial protocols (Profinet, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP)
* Strong project management skills (planning, scope control, risk and cost management)
* Experience with tools like MS Project or similar scheduling platforms
* Leadership of multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams
* Advanced English (fluent preferred)
* Availability for travel
* PMP certification and/or MBA in Project Management are a plus
* Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IIoT, and industrial cybersecurity concepts is a differential
Benefits
* Competitive compensation package
* Meal/food allowance via flexible card
* Home office support allowance
* Health and dental insurance with dependent coverage options
* Wellness programs (Gympass, TotalPass, and health partners)
* Life insurance coverage
* Extended maternity and paternity leave
* Performance-based profit sharing (PLR)
* Birthday day off
* Flexible dress code and work environment
* Continuous learning and development programs
* Employee referral program
* Discounts and corporate benefits platform
* Flexible work schedule and hybrid/remote flexibility (depending on setup)
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