Group Automation Project Manager

The Sterling Choice Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturing group is seeking a Group Automation Project Manager to oversee complex automation projects across multiple sites. This senior, hands-on role focuses on improving efficiency and delivering measurable results. The ideal candidate has a strong automation background in the food industry and will coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The position requires travel across the UK as part of project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site automation projects within the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from concept through to delivery.
• Coordinate across multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets and timelines for project delivery.

Job description

Group Automation Project Manager – Food Manufacturing

If you've got an automation background within the food industry and have managed multi-site projects, this is one not to be missed!

A leading UK food manufacturing group is looking for a Group Automation Project Manager to take ownership of complex automation initiatives across multiple sites. This is a senior, hands-on role, delivering projects that improve efficiency, optimise capacity, and make a real operational impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead automation projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring solutions are effective, scalable, and deliver measurable results
• Coordinate across multiple sites, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to translate operational challenges into actionable solutions
• Manage budgets, timelines, and expectations while navigating complex operational environments
• Maintain a pipeline of initiatives to drive continuous improvement across the business
• Ensure smooth handover to operational teams so automation solutions run reliably post-implementation
• Travel across the UK as required to support delivery and stakeholder engagement

Who this role is for

This role isn't for someone who wants to sit behind a desk. It's for someone who:

• Has experience