Digital Factory IT Project Lead (MES & Automation)

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Crewe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager – Factory Systems to lead the delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations in Crewe, UK. Your role will involve working closely with Engineering and IT teams to ensure effective system integration and governance across projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing environments and be familiar with project management frameworks like PRINCE2 and Agile. This position operates outside of IR35 as a Limited company Contractor.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IT or factory-system projects within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Confidence working with operational technologies and digital factory environments.
• Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as PRINCE2 and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations.
• Plan and coordinate multiple concurrent IT projects.
• Collaborate closely with production stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

System integration

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager – Factory Systems to lead the delivery of complex IT projects that support factory operations in Crewe, UK. Your role will involve working closely with Engineering and IT teams to ensure effective system integration and governance across projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing environments and be familiar with project management frameworks like PRINCE2 and Agile. This position operates outside of IR35 as a Limited company Contractor.