Digital Transformation Project Manager

Quick Facts

• Location: Windsbach
• Employment: Permanent position with flexible hours (flextime)
• Remote work: 2 days mobile work per week

Description

You will lead digital transformation and automation projects end-to-end—from planning and implementation through optimization. The role covers control and drive-related technical support, machine monitoring for Industry 4.0 integration, and contributions to software development for production systems and shopfloor management. You will also support digitalization initiatives, including MES introduction, and perform commissioning and service visits to optimize plants across relevant sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and optimize automation processes
• Execute investment projects in coordination with technical leadership
• Provide technical support for product lines and assist with incidents with a focus on control technology
• Contribute to software development projects for production systems and shopfloor management
• Implement machine monitoring systems for Industry 4.0 integration
• Support digitalization projects
• Support the introduction of an MES system at the Windsbach plant
• Conduct commissioning and service assignments to optimize equipment at relevant sites
• Create and manage technical documentation
• Assist in maintaining and implementing standards for occupational safety, ergonomics, quality assurance, and environmental protection

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in automation, electrical engineering, digitalization, or a comparable discipline; alternatively a technical apprenticeship with further training as technician or master
• Several years of professional experience in control and drive technology with solid PLC experience
• Extensive experience in visualization, programming, and microcontroller technology
• Confident handling of standard IT applications such as MS Office and SAP
• Good English skills for international exchange and external service deployments
• Strong technical understanding of cable manufacturing process
• Independent and reliable working approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High customer orientation and professional appearance

Benefits

• Structured onboarding
• Extensive social benefits and training opportunities
• Modern, ergonomic workplace and an open, respectful culture with strong team spirit
• Benefits related to mobility, catering, health, professional development, and work-life balance