Project Manager, Assembly Automation

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP INNOVATION CENTER IN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HYUNDAI MOTOR GROUP INNOVATION CENTER IN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior expert in automated manufacturing capabilities to lead OT/automation programs across global plants. You will drive technology roadmaps, supplier mapping, and secure data integration while collaborating with regional teams and corporate functions. The role demands 8+ years of industrial automation, strong leadership, and PM experience, with advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Automation or Computer Science; 10+ years of Automation Controls experience required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of automation experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing projects for accelerated sites and squads collaboration.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel, Tableau and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation capabilities initiatives across plants and with site automation engineers.
• Define global OT standards and share best practices.
• Prepare technical documents, presentations, and reports.
• Develop and manage OT automation technology roadmaps.
• Map vendors and support implementation processes.
• Define IT/OT network infrastructure and security requirements.
• Support data integration and communications across network layers.
• Collaborate with IT and industrial teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Skills

Automation

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Industrial automation

OT/IT convergence

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Automation

Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Your Mission

This position will be responsible as a key expert in automated manufacturing capabilities. You will work closely with site automation engineers and accelerated plants to leverage technology to improve, streamline, and automate manufacturing processes. The role is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of such technologies across the plants they support.

What To Expect

[Project Leadership]

• Connect and collaborate with teams from different regions around the world to share best practices and define global standards.
• Interface with various corporate functions and prepare technical documents, presentations, and reports.

[Technology Roadmap Development]

• Lead automation OT roadmap innovation discussions and benchmark emerging and innovative OT automation technologies.
• Manage activities related to OT and automation.
• Manage the execution of necessary actions with the operating units.
• Map and develop local and regional vendors to support the implementation process.
• Define infrastructure and network architecture requirements together with other areas of the company, aiming to achieve segregation between IT and OT networks.
• Support integration and data communication across various network layers while following applicable cybersecurity protocols.
• Explore and implement new ways to automate systems.
• Design and test automation equipment and processes.
• Support the definition of wireless OT networks and communication protocols required to ensure connectivity.
• Work with process historians, enabling communications and data collection for deeper analysis.
• Work with different communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, OPC UA and DA, Profinet, etc.).
• Support the monitoring of projects involving ICS and Industry 4.0 updates.
• Work together with industrial and IT teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions.

What You\'ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or 10+ years of Automation Controls work experience is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of automation experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing projects for accelerated sites and working closely with squads.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.