Senior Manager Automation
Spain, Polska
Key offer highlights
Min. 5 years of experience
Hybrid model - partly remote
Full-time
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.
Why join GEA
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
Your profile and qualifications
Master's Degree in Automation Engineering or a related field.
Professional Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Automation and/or Electrical Engineering.
Broad experience in project execution and project management.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring engineering professionals.
Experience managing customer-facing projects and stakeholder relationships.
English: B2/C1 level required.
French, Portuguese, and/or German considered a strong advantage.
Planning and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Results orientation
Quality focus
Customer orientation (internal and external)
Decision-making capability
Leadership and people development
Risk management mindset
Stress tolerance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Office software proficiency
Automation and electrical engineering expertise
Project management methodologies and tools
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, depending on project and customer requirements.
Attractive compensation package aligned with experience, responsibilities, and international exposure.
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote).
23 days of vacation per year.
An excellent work environment within an international, collaborative, and technically strong engineering team.
Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.
Your responsibilities and tasks
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.
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.
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 After Sales teams.
Perform project estimations and provide technical support during quotation and proposal phases.
Ensure automation quotation processes meet established procedures and quality standards.
Drive continuous optimization of engineering tools, methods, and project execution processes.
Participate in internal improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational excellence.
Support the implementation of best practices across projects and engineering activities.