Project Manager

Fluid Recruitment Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company in Auckland is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex engineering projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering and project management certifications. This role offers the chance to tackle cutting-edge projects and further your career in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within industrial automation.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams.
• Commercially astute with solid budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from initial scope through to commissioning.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain strong communication with clients.

Skills

Project management within industrial automation

Cross-functional team coordination

Budgeting and contract management

Client-facing communication

Education

Project management qualifications or certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2)

Job description

Project Manager - Industrial Automation / OEM

Are you a skilled Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex engineering solutions? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established industrial automation and OEM business with a strong reputation for designing and delivering customised systems to clients across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously from initial scope through to commissioning and handover.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to align technical delivery.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, ensuring expectations are managed and outcomes delivered.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and resources to keep projects on track.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices.

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in project management within industrial automation, machinery, or capital equipment.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams.
• Commercially astute with solid budgeting and contract management experience.
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills.
• Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or related) advantageous.
• Project management qualifications or certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2) desirable.

Why Join?

This is a chance to work in a company that thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering tailored automation solutions to global clients. You\'ll gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, collaborate with highly skilled engineers, and have the autonomy to truly own your projects.

Apply Now

If you\'re ready to take the lead on projects that keep the industrial world moving, we\'d love to hear from you. Please click apply now or contact Shekinah Bramwell for a confidential discussion. [e-mail]

www.fluidrecruitment.co.nz