Lead Automation Upgrade Project Manager (Wigan)

Innovo Global Talent; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovo Global Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major automation upgrade at a UK facility in Wigan. You will own installation, testing and delivery, coordinating stakeholders to keep the programme on track.

Based onsite in Wigan, you’ll typically work 3–5 days per week (more during early phases) and support the removal of legacy equipment while integrating new automated units, ensuring a high-visibility, long-term role.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale automation upgrades.
• Ability to coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Wigan onsite delivery and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Own installation, testing, and delivery phases.
• Lead internal/external stakeholders through the project lifecycle.
• Support removal of legacy equipment and integration of new automation units.
• Work closely with Programme Lead to keep delivery on track.
• Onsite presence in Wigan, 3–5 days per week, more during early phases.

Skills

Project management

Automation experience

Stakeholder management

Delivery coordination

Onsite leadership

Job description

Innovo Global Talent is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major automation upgrade at a UK facility in Wigan. You will own installation, testing and delivery, coordinating stakeholders to keep the programme on track.

Based onsite in Wigan, you’ll typically work 3–5 days per week (more during early phases) and support the removal of legacy equipment while integrating new automated units, ensuring a high-visibility, long-term role.