Program Manager

SOFYNE; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Compensation

Learning and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Program Manager in Barcelona to lead Life Cycle Management programs in a complex technical environment. The role involves extensive stakeholder coordination and requires a strong background in automation systems, project leadership experience, and proficiency in both Spanish and English. The position offers competitive compensation, work-life balance, and professional growth opportunities in a supportive international setting.

Formación

• 5–10 years’ experience in program or project leadership in automation or Industry 4.0.
• Strong technical affinity in automation systems.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full Life Cycle Management program.
• Coordinate stakeholders across various domains.
• Manage risks and priorities across all workstreams.

Conocimientos

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation systems knowledge

Strategic thinking

Strong communication

Educación

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Herramientas

PLC systems

SCADA systems

DCS systems

Descripción del empleo

Do you want to lead high-impact Industry 4.0 programs for global manufacturing leaders? Are you motivated by coordinating complex technical environments, aligning stakeholders, and shaping long-term technology evolution?

We are looking for a Program Manager who will take end-to-end responsibility for a major Life Cycle Management (LCM) program within BU MIT for one of our clients. This multi-year program focuses on modernising automation platforms, OT infrastructure, MES/MOM layers, and related digital systems.

In addition to this core assignment, you will also lead automation projects and digital transformation programs for other AGS clients across EMEA.

This role requires a combination of strategic leadership, political awareness, and technical affinity, especially with automation systems.

What you will do

Life Cycle Management Program

• Lead the full LCM program, including automation upgrades, obsolescence management, OT/IT lifecycle planning.
• Define long-term roadmaps, transition strategies, and investment planning together with the client.
• Coordinate stakeholders across engineering, operations, IT, OT, architecture, cyber security and business.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and prioritisation across all LCM workstreams.
• Ensure structured governance (SteerCo, recurring alignment meetings, progress reporting, roadmap updates).
• Align priorities and secure buy-in in complex political landscapes.
• Translate technical concepts into clear business decisions for senior leaders.
• Track budgets, resource planning, capacity, and program forecasts at multi-stream level.
• Escalate proactively when needed and drive issue resolution.

Automation & Digital Transformation Projects (Multiple Clients)

• Manage or oversee automation projects (PLC/SCADA/DCS migrations).
• Lead digital programs/projects for other clients, including MES/MOM, data platforms, IIoT, connectivity, and cyber security.
• Coordinate with architects, automation experts, data specialists, MES engineers, system integrators, and suppliers.

What we expect from our new colleague

• Politically intelligent and comfortable navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Able to simplify complexity and bring structure in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communicator who can influence without authority and align diverse teams.
• Technically literate comfortable discussing automation, IIoT, architectures, MES/MOM, data platforms, and OT/IT.
• Strategic in vision but willing to be hands-on when needed.
• Proactive, structured, reliable, and focused on delivering outcomes.

The wish list for a Project Manager

• 5–10 years’ experience in program or project leadership in automation, digitalisation, or Industry 4.0.
• Strong technical affinity or background in automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS,…).
• Experience leading multi-stream programs within a manufacturing, automation, or OT/IT context.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and managing politically sensitive situations.
• Ability to interpret system architectures and understand technical constraints.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Automation, IT, or similar.
• EU citizenship or long-term EU work permit.
• Based in Spain, ideally around Barcelona.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Learning and development opportunities for professional growth (AG Academy, language courses, training programs, conferences, webinars and mentorship).
• Work-life balance (remote work options, flexible hours).
• A supportive, international and rewarding work environment.

About AG Solution

At AG Solution, we build intelligent solutions for the process industry, combining automation, process control, data management, and MES/MOM systems to help manufacturers reach operational excellence.

Now part of the Saphir Group, we are one of Europe’s leading Industry 4.0 partners, with more than 400 engineers and consultants working across Europe, the UK, and the US.

Driven by People. Powered by Technology.

Our success starts with our people. We invest in growth through continuous learning, mentorship, and our AG Academy, ensuring every colleague has the opportunity to develop their skills and career.

We believe that innovation happens when people feel trusted, connected, and inspired.

A Global Team with a Human Touch

With offices in over 15 cities worldwide, we bring together diverse expertise and perspectives — from Antwerp to Barcelona, Rotterdam to Lyon, and New York to Krakow.

At AG Solution, you’ll work on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation for leading manufacturers worldwide.

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