Senior Manager Automation

Gea Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working model (up to two days/​

23 days vacation per year

Top Employer 2026

International exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Gea Group is seeking a Senior Manager Automation to lead automation project execution, manage engineering teams, and drive growth with customer-focused solutions. You will balance project scope, budget, and quality while acting as the key link between customers, project teams, and sales.

The role combines project management, people leadership, and technical automation expertise, with hybrid work, international exposure, and a focus on continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Formación

• Master’s degree in automation engineering or related field.
• PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Lead automation, regular, and service projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure projects meet customer specs, budgets, and quality standards.
• Organize execution within approved budgets and drive performance.
• Mentor Automation Engineers and Lead Automation Engineers.
• Interface with customers, project teams, engineering resources, and sales.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Risk management

Planning

Educación

Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering

PM/PRINCE2 certification

Herramientas

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are seeking a Senior Manager Automation to lead automation project execution, manage engineering teams, and support business growth through customer-focused solutions. This role combines project management , people leadership , and technical automation expertise , ensuring successful delivery of automation, regular, and service projects in accordance with customer requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and budget targets.

The successful candidate will act as a key interface between customers, project teams, engineering resources, and sales functions while driving continuous improvement in engineering and project execution processes.

Project & Automation Management

• Manage automation, regular, and service projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure automation project compliance with customer specifications, functional analysis, company norms, and automation standards.
• Organize and initiate automation project execution within approved budget frameworks.
• Drive project performance while balancing quality, cost, and delivery commitments.
• Continuously evaluate and mitigate risks across projects and quotations.
• Make product customization decisions during project execution when required.
• Support project teams throughout execution, including on-site support when necessary.

Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor Automation Engineers and Lead Automation Engineers.
• Support the professional growth and development of team members.
• Promote the consistent application of project methodologies and internal procedures.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

Customer & Business Support

• Act as a primary point of contact for customers regarding project scope, planning, and delivery.
• Negotiate project scope and execution timelines with customers.
• Identify customer needs and translate them into business opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and After Sales teams.
• Perform project estimations and provide technical support during quotation and proposal phases.
• Ensure automation quotation processes meet established procedures and quality standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous optimization of engineering tools, methods, and project execution processes.
• Participate in internal improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational excellence.
• Support the implementation of best practices across projects and engineering activities.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Automation and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Broad experience in project execution and project management.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring engineering professionals.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects and stakeholder relationships.

Languages

• English: B2/C1 level required.
• French, Portuguese, and/or German considered a strong advantage.

Key Competencies

• Planning and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Results orientation
• Quality focus
• Customer orientation (internal and external)
• Decision-making capability
• Leadership and people development
• Risk management mindset
• Stress tolerance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills

• Office software proficiency
• Automation and electrical engineering expertise
• Project management methodologies and tools

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time , depending on project and customer requirements.

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• An excellent work environment within an international, collaborative, and technically strong engineering team.
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.