Senior Project Manager, Automation at gea | Swiftcruit

Senior Project Manager, Automation at gea | Swiftcruit

Responsibilities / Tasks

1. Project Management – Automation Projects

Manage automation projects, regular projects, and service projects across SEA and wider APAC.
Ensure project automation compliance with: Customer specifications Functional analysis GEA norms Automation standards

2. Technical Leadership & Team Development

Act as Line Manager for Automation Engineers and Lead Automation Engineers.
Supervise, evaluate, and mentor team members to support their growth within GEA.
Provide guidance and support to project teams, including on-site involvement when required.
Ensure correct application of GEA methodologies and internal rules.

3. Sales & Quotation Support

Perform project estimations for sales and after-sales.
Support Sales Management teams in defining automation scopes and solutions.
Travel for sales and project support as needed.

4. Project Execution & Delivery

Organize and initiate automation project implementation within allocated budget.
Seek opportunities for budget optimization while maintaining quality and timelines.
Evaluate and continuously monitor risks throughout projects and quotations.

5. Regional Responsibility

Primary project responsibility within SEA, with extension to APAC when required.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering or relevant Engineering Background
Professional Project Management certification preferred (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

Technical Expertise

Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Automation and/or Electrical engineering.
Strong background in project execution, technical implementation, and end‑to‑end project management.
Solid understanding of hygienic design principles applicable to industrial environments.
Knowledge of QHSE standards within relevant industries.
High level of technical awareness across automation, engineering systems, and industrial processes.

Project Management Skills

Demonstrated experience in leading teams, mentoring, and managing cross‑functional groups.
Competence in project management fundamentals, including:
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Time Management

Tools & Systems

Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Internet tools and Microsoft Office applications.

Language Skills

English: Professional Working Proficiency, both written and verbal.

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