Automation Project Manager

Melbourne

• European business providing cutting edge process automation technology.
• Opportunity for career growth either in Australia or Overseas.
• Company has a formidable track record in their target industries and within Australia.

Our client is a leader in process technology, known for their design and build of turnkey process plants and robotic systems.

The company is looking to build upon their success in Australia and are now looking for a Project Manager with an Automation background, to join the team in Melbourne to further grow the company's presence across the pharmaceutical & life science industries.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of process automation projects to the client
• Ensure project falls within planned schedule and cost.
• Track and report project progress.
• Manage project scope, changes and deliverables.
• Defining project-oriented approaches and ensuring execution knowledge.
• Chair meetings with clients.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience in industrial process control/automation systems.
• Previous project management experience within automation.
• Pharmaceutical background is highly desired, will consider food + beverage.
• Manage all aspects of a project including but not limited to: scope & deliverables, cost management, stakeholder management, risk, resourcing and project scheduling.
• Demonstrable track record leading a team of software engineers and CSV.
• Previous experience with Siemens PCS7 or Rockwell Allen Bradley systems.
• Automation/Software/Controls Engineering Degree of Study.

This position offers the chance to join an established global business, with track record across the Pharmaceutical industry. You will be joining an entrepreneurial, collaborative team environment in a highly technical business, looking to leverage their track record in Australia, providing real growth opportunities. A flexible, hybrid working model is available for the successful candidate and extensive in-house training is on offer.

If you have the required skills and ambition to further your career in a market leader, please apply. Applicants must be currently living in and have full working rights in Australia. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.