Automation Project Manager

Automation Project Manager - Advanced Operations (AO)

Location: Deeside (Hybrid working) - European Travel sometimes required

Rate: £500 per day - Umbrella

Contract Length: 7 months

Position Overview

As part of the Advanced Operations (AO) function within Advanced Wound Care, this role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex automation and engineering projects supporting new products and new technologies.

The Automation Project Manager will bring strong technical expertise, structured project management capability, and the ability to lead cross‑functional global teams. The role partners closely with internal technical leads, R&D, manufacturing, and external suppliers to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specification.

This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to navigate complex internal processes, and strong prioritisation across multiple machinery and automation introductions at varying levels of complexity.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Act as Engineering / Automation Project Lead on all assigned projects

Serve as the single point of contact for stakeholders, end users, and equipment/service vendors

Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on scope, milestones, and deliverablesDocumentation & Compliance

Author, coordinate, and manage all required project documentation, including:

User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Capital Acquisition Requests (CAR) and budget forecasting spreadsheets

Change Control Records, including business and product impact assessments

Master Validation Plans (MVPs) aligned to SOP (phone number removed)

Detailed project timelines

FAT / SAT / IQ protocols and reports for equipment, systems, and processesStakeholder & Vendor Management

Provide regular, structured project updates to stakeholders and end users

Manage POP trials and execution as required

Deliver technical and commercial evaluation of vendor proposals

Control vendor stage payments and ensure evidence is obtained prior to authorisation

Work in full compliance with Global Sourcing PolicyBudget & Delivery Control

Manage and accurately report on project budgets

Track costs, risks, and delivery timelines

Prioritise projects based on evolving business needsEngineering & Manufacturing Support

Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Automation (DFA) input to R&D throughout the product lifecycle

Support site facilities and end users in generating plant maintenance documentation

Assist in achieving Maintenance Excellence goalsContinuous Improvement

Capture lessons learned and feed into continuous improvement activities

Maintain and refine documentation and templates within the Global Automation & Engineering SharePoint environmentSkills & Experience

Essential

Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in a highly automated manufacturing environment

Proven delivery of automated manufacturing equipment for new products in collaboration with R&D

Strong experience delivering Industry 4.0-compatible automation solutions

Experience across:

Conversion, lamination, joining, assembly

Inspection, packaging, and labelling processes

Automated material handling systems, AGVs, and packaging equipment

Full understanding of the project lifecycle, from concept justification through URS, RFP, POP, FAT, SAT, IQ, and handover

Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline

Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work effectively across culturally and technically diverse global teams

Proficient in English (spoken and written)Technical

Proficiency with CAD / SolidWorks or similar tools

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Ability to work independently with sound judgement and decision‑makingQualifications / Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a scientific discipline

Project Management certification from a recognised body, such as:

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP

APM / APMP / APM PQ

APM RPP

CMI Diploma in Project Management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) desirable

Master's or advanced degree preferred

Experience within medical devices or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred

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