Senior Project Manager - Databar

Mardix Ltd.; Dundalk; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Long service awards

Referral bonus

Volunteer days

Group Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Hybrid Work

Travel opportunities

Employee well-being support

Job summary

Flex seeks a Senior Project Manager – Databar in Dundalk, Ireland, to lead a portfolio of hyperscale electrical projects. You will coordinate Engineering from Sales to Fabrication, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Site teams, driving governance and mentoring other Project Managers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in electrical manufacturing PM roles, strong people management, and proficiency with AutoCAD. This role offers hybrid work and extensive travel across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Relevant 3rd Level qualification or Electrical trade qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role within the electrical manufacturing industry
• Experience with Bar products is advantageous
• Project Management qualifications and skills as well as experience with AutoCAD software
• Strong people management skills
• Effective problem-solving skills, self‑motivated and willing to demonstrate initiative.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Team player with positive attitude and proactive with a strong ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Operate with a high level of attention to detail
• Review and understand schematics, GA plans and project specifications for Electrical power and control Switchgear and its components
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and Data Centre operations would be advantageous
• Willingness to travel within EMEA region
• Fluent in English essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a Project Team in terms of ownership, translating, managing and reporting all aspects of the project, while identifying necessary resources and assigning responsibilities.
• Liaise with clients to build strong working relationships
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring delivery standards
• Create strategic and operational plans for major projects and monitor financial performance
• Collaborate with Project managers to identify needs and develop solutions
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and review deliverables
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to timescales and cost restrictions
• Control and monitor assigned projects with regular reporting
• Coordinate project activities with related projects to avoid delays and minimize risk
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately; provide regular reporting to Head of Projects
• Return monthly applications and invoicing to the financial team on time

Skills

People management

Organization

Communication

English fluency

Education

3rd level qualification

Electrical trade qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Project Manager – Databar located in Dundalk, Ireland.

You will work as a key member of the Operations team, reporting directly to the Head of Projects and providing leadership across a portfolio of Hyperscale customer projects. The Senior Project Manager will act as a critical link between multiple departments, coordinating Engineering activities from Sales through to Fabrication & Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Projects and Site teams.

This is a leadership role responsible not only for successful project delivery, but also for driving project governance, mentoring and developing Project Managers, and supporting the strategic objectives of the Databar business. The role requires a strong people leader capable of maintaining open communications across all levels of the organisation and with external clients, whilst ensuring the effective planning, prioritisation, and execution of multiple concurrent projects.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead & drive a Project Team in terms of ownership, translating, managing & reporting all aspects of the project, while identifying necessary resources and assigning individual responsibilities where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients to build strong working relationships
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, conducting regular performance reviews, providing coaching and ensuring consistent delivery standards across the project team.
• Create strategic and operational plans for each major project monitor and report on the project and financial performance
• Collaborate with Project managers to identify needs and develop and test ways to overcome challenges
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects and review deliverables prepared by the team before passing to client.
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to required timescales & cost restrictions.
• Control, monitor and manage assigned projects to include regular reporting against plans & where necessary intervening to ensure a timely delivery.
• Ensure that project activities are coordinated with related projects & functional activities, so delays are avoided, and exposure and risk are minimized throughout the project.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately, while providing regular, concise and accurate project, operational and financial reporting to the Head of Projects as part of the day‑to‑day management of the Project Team.
• Return monthly applications & invoicing to the financial team on time.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Relevant 3rd Level qualification or Electrical trade qualification.
• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role within the electrical manufacturing industry
• Experience with Bar products is advantageous
• Project Management qualifications and skills as well as experience with AutoCAD software
• Strong people management skills
• Effective problem-solving skills, self‑motivated and willing to demonstrate initiative.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Team player with positive attitude and proactive with a strong ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Operate with a high level of attention to detail.
• Review and understand schematics, GA plans and projects specifications for Electrical power and control Switchgear and its components.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and Data Centre operations would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel within EMEA region.
• Fluent in English essential.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast‑paced industry;
• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
  • A merit‑based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death‑in‑service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/HybridWork based on your Job Function;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);
• Support your well‑being by access to:
  • Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice.
  • VHI Private Health Insurance
  • On‑site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).

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