Automation Project Manager (J25-288)

Projecttech; France; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Projecttech is seeking an Automation Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects from requirements through commissioning. You will coordinate planning, resources, and stakeholders while supervising programmers and validating PLC, HMI, and sequence implementations.

You will act as the main technical contact for clients and suppliers, manage FAT/SAT activities, and oversee handover to the client/operations team. A background in automation and project coordination is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial automation, projects, programming or commissioning.
• Experience in project management or coordination is a plus.
• Solid understanding of automation sequences and control architectures.

Responsibilities

• Full management of automation projects from requirements definition to commissioning.
• Coordinate planning, resources, and stakeholders across the project lifecycle.
• Supervise programmers and validate PLC, HMI, and sequence implementations.
• Interface with clients and suppliers to validate solutions and decisions.
• Oversee FAT/SAT commissioning and project handover to operations.

Skills

PLC architectures

Industrial networks

Functional analyses

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Start date: Immediate
Sector: Industry

Context

As part of growing industrial automation projects, the company is strengthening its automation department to ensure the design, coordination, and implementation of automated systems for its clients. The Automation Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle: functional analysis, supervision of programming phases, management of technical interfaces, and communication with clients and suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Full management of automation projects, from requirements definition to commissioning.
• Task planning, resource organization, and coordination of all project stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress, reporting, risk management, and adherence to deadlines.

Functional Analysis & Design

• Creation and validation of detailed functional analyses.
• Definition of automation architectures: PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks.
• Preparation of technical documents for programming and integration teams.

Supervision of Programmers

• Management and supervision of automation engineers/programmers (internal or subcontracted).
• Verification of PLC programs, functional blocks, HMIs, and operating sequences.
• Coordination of testing phases: FAT, SAT, and commissioning.

Client & Supplier Interface

• Act as the main technical contact for the client throughout the project.
• Coordinate with suppliers of PLCs, components, software, and industrial equipment.
• Manage requirements, make technical decisions, and validate proposed solutions.

Commissioning & Acceptance

• Supervise on-site testing and validate overall system operation.
• Oversee final adjustments, corrections, and optimizations.
• Participate in acceptance stages (FAT/SAT/OPR) and handover to the client/operations team.

Desired Profile

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in industrial automation: projects, programming, or commissioning.
• First experience in project management or coordination is appreciated.

Technical Skills

• Mastery of PLC architectures (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell depending on projects).
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Solid understanding of functional analyses, process logic, and automated sequences.
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI tools.

Personal Qualities

• Strong organization, autonomy, and ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Technical rigor, analytical mindset, and good priority management.
• Good interpersonal skills, clear communication, and ability to represent the project to the client.
• Sense of responsibility and ability to anticipate issues.