Business Systems Automation Project Manager

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy management group is seeking a Business Systems Automation Project Manager to lead automation and digital transformation initiatives. You will design and implement solutions that enhance operational performance across the organization. The ideal candidate holds a degree in IT or Engineering and has over 5 years of experience managing complex IT automation projects. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £70,000 plus a 10% bonus and robust benefits including hybrid work options.

Benefits

10% performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in delivering complex IT or automation projects.
• Background in energy, utilities, or FINTECH preferred but not required.
• Experience with software and hardware integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of IT, automation, and digital transformation projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage stakeholder alignment across departments.
• Automate processes to improve data accuracy and speed.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and IT security standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Passion for automation

Data analysis

Education

Degree in IT, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Project Management tools (e.g., Agile, PMP)

Job description

Job Title: Business Systems Automation Project Manager – Ai & Systems Transformation

Location: Salford (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Industry Services: Utilities, Energy brokerage, Gas, Electric, Water, Bill Validation, Metering solutions, Tenant recharging, Carbon Management…

Are you a dynamic and technically savvy Automation IT Project Manager ready to transform manual business processes into streamlined, automated systems? Do you have the vision and experience to drive change across IT, automation, and data platforms? Do you have a Passion for automation, data, AI, and digital transformation? If so, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing energy management group in a high-impact leadership role.

About the Company

We are representing a fast-growing energy management specialist based in Salford, providing tailored energy procurement, billing, and automation solutions across a wide range of sectors. As the business continues to scale, they are investing in digital transformation and are now seeking an IT & Automation Project Manager to lead this journey.

The Role

This newly created role will see you design, deliver, and optimise the automation of business systems across the group. The goal: to reduce labour-intensive processes and implement scalable, data-driven platforms that improve operational performance and customer outcomes.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation's IT and data infrastructure, with a clear trajectory toward taking ownership of the group's full IT function and joining the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT, automation, and digital transformation projects
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and success criteria
• Manage risk, change, and stakeholder alignment across departments
• Oversee integration of business-critical systems, dashboards, and platforms
• Automate key processes to improve data accuracy, consistency, and speed
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow between devices, platforms, and teams
• Identify opportunities to embed AI into customer service, reporting, and forecasting
• Collaborate with internal and external data teams to deliver smart, scalable solutions
• Ensure new tools come with full documentation, training, and support
• Act as primary project contact for all internal and external stakeholders
• Run project boards, steering groups, and cross-functional reviews
• Influence and guide decision-makers on digital transformation strategy
• Ensure all solutions meet data privacy, IT security, and compliance standards
• Maintain detailed documentation across all phases: from design to handover
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across systems and teams

What We're Looking For

• Degree-qualified in IT, Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years' experience delivering complex IT/automation projects
• Background in energy, utilities, FINTECH (Financial Technology) or related sectors preferred (however not essential)
• Knowledge of both software and hardware integration projects
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, Agile) desirable
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Passion for automation, data, AI, and digital transformation

Package & Benefits

• £65,000 - £70,000 basic salary (DOE)
• 10% performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme & holiday allowance (as standard)
• Hybrid working (Salford HQ base with flexibility)
• Clear path to leadership with long-term ownership of IT across the group

This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front in a digitally evolving organisation, using your technical expertise and strategic mindset to shape the way technology supports business growth.