Automation and Digital Solutions Project Manager
Automation & Digital Solutions Project Manager
About the Company
Our client is a growing engineering and technology services organisation delivering automation and digital solutions to life sciences and advanced manufacturing customers across Ireland and Europe. They combine strong technical capability with a local delivery presence, supporting clients both onsite and across the full project lifecycle.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Automation & Digital Solutions Project Manager based in Ireland to support the delivery of customer projects.
This is a hybrid role, combining onsite presence at customer locations with flexible remote working. A key aspect of the role will involve building strong customer relationships and leading engineers embedded at client sites.
The role may cover automation and/or digital solutions projects, depending on business needs and your experience. It is a delivery-focused position, including responsibility for execution of managed services contracts.
You may also support international projects remotely, working with distributed teams and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Service Delivery
Act as the primary customer contact for day-to-day project execution
Manage delivery activities including:
Scheduling and planning
Resource coordination
Budget tracking
Risk identification and escalation
Lead and coordinate engineers and subcontractors supporting delivery
Oversee work planning, prioritisation, and issue resolution
Provide clear reporting (status updates, KPIs, performance tracking) to stakeholders
Business Support
Coordinate external service providers involved in project delivery
Support recruitment and onboarding of technical personnel aligned to customer needs
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
6+ years’ experience in project management within:
Automation
Manufacturing
Digital solutions
IT/OT environments
Customer-facing projects
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall)
PMP or equivalent certification preferred
Experience with managed services or long-term contracts is advantageous
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
Technical Background (Desirable)
Experience in one or more of the following:
Industrial automation or control systems / MES
Manufacturing software, digital platforms, and system integration
IT/OT environments, cloud, or data architecture supporting operations
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to join a high-growth, high-performing delivery team in Ireland
Strong customer engagement with visible project impact
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