Automation Program Lead: Scale Pilot to Full Production

Story Terrace Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP/Prince 2 certification

Job summary

SAVA is seeking an Automation Project Manager to scale production from pilot to full commercial runs, owning end-to-end design, quoting, ordering and installation across on-site and off-site execution.

You will plan sequencing of automation projects, manage multi-vendor programs, coordinate with internal teams, identify blockers, and communicate risks and needs to stakeholders, shaping how a novel medical device reaches people.

Qualifications

• Engineering background in automation or mechanical engineering.
• Experience as a project manager for automation projects.
• Strong coordination and planning skills with ability to spot dependencies and risks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Resilience in the face of complex challenges and tasks completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence all automation projects.
• Develop a real-time overview of all automation projects with equipment status, design progress and timelines.
• Determine when each piece of equipment should be designed, ordered and installed from milestones.
• Identify and mitigate blockers to keep initiatives on track.
• Manage external vendors and communicate risks clearly.
• Coordinate internally with teams (e.g., AutoEQ) and stakeholders.
• Lead internal alignment meetings and chase actions.
• Communicate project status, risks and needs to stakeholders across the organization.
• Support strategic decisions like capacity ramp-up and duplication/re-design of equipment for scale.

Skills

Automation project management

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Education

Engineering degree (automation/mechanical)

Job description

SAVA is seeking an Automation Project Manager to scale production from pilot to full commercial runs, owning end-to-end design, quoting, ordering and installation across on-site and off-site execution.

You will plan sequencing of automation projects, manage multi-vendor programs, coordinate with internal teams, identify blockers, and communicate risks and needs to stakeholders, shaping how a novel medical device reaches people.