Project Manager - Smart Manufacturing

Frankland Automation; Lyon; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading automation firm is seeking a Project Manager for digital transformation projects. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with client expectations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in industrial automation, be fluent in French and English, and possess relevant certifications. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely.

Prestations

Flexible remote work

Join high-profile global transformation projects

Work across diverse technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering industrial automation or digital transformation projects.
• Strong track record managing multi-stakeholder programs in manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with automation and IoT technologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across automation, IT-OT integration, data science, and manufacturing.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to client expectations.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Industrial automation

Digital transformation

Fluent in French and English

Formation

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Description du poste

Overview

Project Manager – Digital Transformation & Smart Manufacturing (France – Remote)

Fluency (B2 / C1 / C2) in both French and English required

We are currently representing a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, entering an exciting new growth phase.

They are building a unique capability as a one-stop solution provider for end-to-end automation — from Level 1 instrumentation and sensing through to Level 4 digital manufacturing. Their business helps global manufacturers make operations more sustainable, efficient, and flexible through cutting-edge automation, IT-OT integration, and digital lean transformation.

With smart manufacturing forecast to be a $121B market by 2026 (15% CAGR), now is the perfect time to join their team.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be the central coordinator for complex, cross-functional automation and digital transformation projects. Your responsibilities will include :

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams across automation, IT-OT integration, data science, and manufacturing
• Managing the full project lifecycle from initiation through to delivery and closure
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to client expectations
• Coordinating with global client stakeholders from shop floor to executive level
• Overseeing budgets, resources, risks, and project governance
• Driving value realization for clients by achieving measurable improvements in KPIs such as OEE, yield, and downtime reduction

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience delivering industrial automation or digital transformation projects
• Strong track record managing multi-stakeholder programs in manufacturing environments
• Experience working with automation, IoT / OT technologies, and manufacturing systems
• International, multi-site project experience
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Industry 4.0 / 5.0 concepts is a plus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in both English and French

Why Join?

• Be part of high-profile, global transformation projects in the booming smart manufacturing sector
• Work across diverse technologies, from shop-floor automation to advanced digital systems
• Flexible remote work – can be based anywhere in Germany
• Join a company combining innovation, scale, and long-term stability

If you’re ready to deliver complex, high-impact automation projects with a world-leading team, apply now or contact me directly for a confidential conversation.