Responsibilities / Tasks
We are seeking a
Senior Manager Automation
to lead automation project execution, manage engineering teams, and support business growth through customer-focused solutions. This role combines
project management
,
people leadership
, and
technical automation expertise
, ensuring successful delivery of automation, regular, and service projects in accordance with customer requirements, company standards, quality expectations, and budget targets.

The successful candidate will act as a key interface between customers, project teams, engineering resources, and sales functions while driving continuous improvement in engineering and project execution processes.

Project & Automation Management
- Manage automation, regular, and service projects from initiation through completion.
- Ensure automation project compliance with customer specifications, functional analysis, company norms, and automation standards.
- Organize and initiate automation project execution within approved budget frameworks.
- Drive project performance while balancing quality, cost,



and delivery commitments.
- Continuously evaluate and mitigate risks across projects and quotations.
- Make product customization decisions during project execution when required.
- Support project teams throughout execution, including on-site support when necessary.

Team Leadership
- Lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor Automation Engineers and Lead Automation Engineers.
- Support the professional growth and development of team members.
- Promote the consistent application of project methodologies and internal procedures.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

Customer & Business Support
- Act as a primary point of contact for customers regarding project scope, planning, and delivery.
- Negotiate project scope and execution timelines with customers.
- Identify customer needs and translate them into business opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with Sales and Afte

📌 Senior Manager Automation (Alcobendas)
🏢 Gea Group
📍 Alcobendas