Senior Project Manager - Databar

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

Life Insurance & Health Benefits

Sick Pay Scheme

Hybrid/Flexible Work

Job summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new company, Axiom, and this Senior Project Manager – Databar role in Dundalk, Ireland will support that initiative. You will lead a portfolio of hyperscale customer projects, coordinating engineering from sales to fabrication, supply chain and site teams.

In this leadership position you will drive project governance, mentor project managers, and align with strategic objectives of the Databar business, with travel within

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a Project Team, managing all aspects of the project and resources.
• Liaise with clients to build strong working relationships.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers with regular performance reviews and coaching.
• Create strategic and operational plans for major projects and monitor financial performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify needs and overcome challenges.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects and review deliverables before client handover.
• Implement changes within timescales and cost restrictions.
• Ensure coordinated activities across related projects to minimize delays and risk.
• Provide regular project, operational and financial reporting to Head of Projects.

Skills

Project Management

People management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications / Experience

• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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/Hybrid Work 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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