Sr. Project Manager & Automation

Oferta confidencial; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1.281.000 - 2.196.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Advanced English communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Educación

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

Herramientas

PMP/CAPM certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects focused on automation, equipment implementation, process improvement, and operational efficiency. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, resources, vendors, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and technical requirements.

Key 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.

Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related field.
• 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 projects.
• 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.
• Knowledge of automation, systems integration, equipment commissioning, and manufacturing processes.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification is preferred.
• PMP or CAPM certification is preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.