Project Manager - Industrial Automation

• Own the full project lifecycle - from kick-off and planning through execution, commissioning, and hand-over - ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Apply hands-on automation knowledge to coordinate technical teams, review engineering designs, and validate system performance during commissioning.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, risk registers, and status reports for internal and client stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Spain and China engineering teams, ensuring seamless cross-cultural and cross-timezone collaboration.

• Travel regularly across Europe to customer manufacturing facilities to lead kick-offs, monitor progress, conduct inspections, and oversee commissioning activities.

• Manage logistics for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of automation equipment, coordinating with suppliers, freight partners, and customs authorities.

• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep expedited timelines on track.

• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

• Manage client relationships, setting clear expectations, communicating progress, and resolving issues promptly.

• Control project costs, track expenditure against budget, and report variances to senior management.

• International Industrial Automation Company

• Long-term opportunity

• Bachelor´s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proven track record (3+ years) in project management within industrial automation, special-purpose

• machinery, or automotive manufacturing.

• Solid technical background in automation systems (PLCs, robotics, vision systems, conveyor systems,

• or similar) enabling effective communication with engineering teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven

• environments.

• Willingness and availability to travel regularly throughout Europe - up to 40-50% of working time.

• Experience working with cross-border teams, particularly with Asian manufacturing partners, is highly

• valued.

• Strong command of project management tools (MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).

• Fluency or native-level proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is mandatory. Proficiency in Spanish is desirable.

A fast-growing international leader in industrial automation is looking for a Project Manager to join its team in Barcelona. This is an exciting hybrid opportunity that can be based anywhere in Catalonia, offering the chance to work on innovative international projects while traveling regularly across Europe.

• A key role in a growing, international company at the forefront of automotive automation.
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge EV and next-generation vehicle production systems.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture with a highly skilled, multicultural team.
• Professional development and training support.
• Based in Barcelona - one of Europe´s most dynamic business and technology hubs.