Senior Automation & Projects Lead

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 1,281,000 - 2,196,000; Full time

Job summary

Oferta confidencial in Mexico (Tijuana) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead automation, equipment implementation, and process-improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage CAPEX projects, budgets, and vendor relationships while driving Lean Six Sigma improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in project management in manufacturing, plus 5+ years leading cross-functional teams and advanced English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics).
• 10+ years of experience managing projects in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• 5+ years of experience with automation, equipment implementation, or process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, resource management, risk assessment, and KPI tracking.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects, vendors, contractors, and equipment implementation.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification is preferred.
• PMP or CAPM certification is preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial projects from planning and scope definition through implementation and closure.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and resources.
• Manage project risks, issues, changes, and corrective actions.
• Lead automation and equipment implementation projects, including integration, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, digitalization, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering, operations, and technical teams.
• Manage vendors and contractors, including technical requirements, deliverables, timelines, and performance.
• Manage CAPEX projects, budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Monitor project KPIs such as schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and ROI.
• Prepare project status reports and present progress, risks, and results to management.
• Support equipment validation, qualification, and implementation activities.
• Drive problem-solving and root cause analysis for project-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable technical, quality, safety, and project requirements.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Advanced English communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

PMP/CAPM certification

Job description

Oferta confidencial in Mexico (Tijuana) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead automation, equipment implementation, and process-improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage CAPEX projects, budgets, and vendor relationships while driving Lean Six Sigma improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in project management in manufacturing, plus 5+ years leading cross-functional teams and advanced English communication.