Project Manager

Kaon Automation Limited; Sligo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Training and development

Job summary

AIR Sligo, part of AIR Group, is seeking a driven Project Manager to own delivery and implementation of bespoke automated equipment projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and act as the internal voice of the customer to ensure projects meet plan and quality.

Educated to degree level in Engineering or related discipline, you will manage URS delivery, timelines, budgets, documentation, and stakeholder communications while driving improvements and ensuring timely project reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience owning and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a portfolio of projects.
• Accountable for all aspects of project delivery from kick-off to customer support.
• Ensure URS are delivered to customer's satisfaction.
• Deliver documentation including quality, safety, and end user documents.
• Drive timelines and ensure milestones meet budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritise tasks and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

AIR Sligo, now part of the global AIR Group, is seeking a driven and ambitious Project Manager to take full ownership of the delivery and implementation of bespoke automated equipment projects.

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering projects to plan, acting as the internal voice of the customer while coordinating cross‑functional teams to bring complex automation solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the delivery of a portfolio of projects.

Full accountability of all aspects of project delivery from project kick-off phase to customer support of installed machines. This will include:

Ensuring the customer User Requirement Specifications (URS) are delivered to the customers satisfaction.

Ensure all aspects of the project delivery is completed to the required standard.

Deliver documentation suite including quality, safety, and end user documents.

Drive timelines to deliver solutions within the contracted timeframes.

Ensuring project milestones are achieved within the budgeted resource allocations.

Work closely with Management Team to overcome resourcing and planning conflicts between projects.

Control scope and change requests internally and externally.

Facilitate effective technical and commercial communications between all project stakeholders.

Ensure projects statuses are clearly communicated through ongoing project reviews to customers and AIR Sligo managers.

Co‑ordinate cross functional teams (Design, Controls, Debug and Workshop teams) to manage prioritisation of tasks.

Manage the development of schedules for each delivery phase.

Critically review and resolve planning / delivery issues as they arise.

Set out and drive project roadmaps to completion.

Provide problem solving support to each of the teams during the project to ensure quick resolutions to technical issues.

Maintain a strong understanding of key areas of the ongoing functional and technical challenges of each project.

Structured management of project issues using standardised project management tools to prioritise resolutions based on resources and targets.

Escalate problems as necessary in timely manner to ensure deadlines maintained.

Key Requirements

Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering/Project Management discipline.

Relevant experience in a similar role required.

Proven track record of ownership and delivery of commitments.

Self-starter with good attention to detail in an engineering environment

Proven track record in problem solving and delivering complex engineering projects.

Demonstrates an ability to take initiative and be innovative.

Salary and Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Pension Scheme

Training and development

About AIR:

AIR is a modern, global manufacturing automation company, newly formed but built on decades of experience from its established business units. We combine deep industry expertise with a dynamic, forward-looking approach to deliver innovative, reliable automation solutions. We operate across six key sites located in the USA, UK, and Ireland, serving customers worldwide with a unified commitment to quality, speed, and technical excellence.

Today, AIR operates as a fully integrated global organisation, partnering with customers to help bring their products to life and scale their operations. Our mission is to empower innovation, scalability, and long-term support by combining the engineering excellence of our people with the operational capabilities of our global facilities.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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