Project Manager - Smart Manufacturing

Frankland Automation; Montpellier; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global leader in industrial automation is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate complex automation and digital transformation projects. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in similar projects, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in French and English. Enjoy flexible remote work opportunities while contributing to exciting global transformation initiatives in the smart manufacturing sector.

Prestations

Flexible remote work

High-profile global projects

Innovative and stable company

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering industrial automation or digital transformation projects.
• Strong track record managing multi-stakeholder programs in manufacturing environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Driving value realization for clients by achieving measurable improvements in KPIs.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Formation

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Outils

IoT / OT technologies

Lean

Six Sigma

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.