Senior Project Manager, Automation
Indonesia, Jakarta Barat
Job benefits
Your responsibilities and 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 and 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.
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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