Automation and Digital Solutions Project Manager

Automation & Digital Solutions Project Manager

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
• Proven experience managing:
  • Customer-facing projects
  • Onsite delivery teams
• 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
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• Competitive salary and benefits package