Jobs at AIR Sligo (Now Hiring) — 6 open

AIR Sligo, now part of the global AIR Group, is seeking a driven and ambitious Project Manager to take full ownership of the delivery and implementation of bespoke automated equipment projects.

As Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering projects to plan, acting as the internal voice of the customer while coordinating cross‑functional teams to bring complex automation solutions to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of a portfolio of projects.

• Full accountability of all aspects of project delivery from project kick-off phase to customer support of installed machines. This will include:

  • Ensuring the customer User Requirement Specifications (URS) are delivered to the customers satisfaction.

  • Ensure all aspects of the project delivery is completed to the required standard.

  • Deliver documentation suite including quality, safety, and end user documents.

  • Drive timelines to deliver solutions within the contracted timeframes.

  • Ensuring project milestones are achieved within the budgeted resource allocations.

  • Work closely with Management Team to overcome resourcing and planning conflicts between projects.

  • Control scope and change requests internally and externally.

  • Facilitate effective technical and commercial communications between all project stakeholders.

  • Ensure projects statuses are clearly communicated through ongoing project reviews to customers and AIR Sligo managers.

• Co-ordinate cross functional teams (Design, Controls, Debug and Workshop teams) to manage prioritisation of tasks.

  • Manage the development of schedules for each delivery phase.

  • Critically review and resolve planning / delivery issues as they arise.

  • Set out and drive project roadmaps to completion.

• Provide problem solving support to each of the teams during the project to ensure quick resolutions to technical issues.

  • Maintain a strong understanding of key areas of the ongoing functional and technical challenges of each project.

  • Structured management of project issues using standardised project management tools to prioritise resolutions based on resources and targets.

  • Escalate problems as necessary in timely manner to ensure deadlines maintained.

Key Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering/Project Management discipline.

• Relevant experience in a similar role required.

• Proven track record of ownership and delivery of commitments.

• Self-starter with good attention to detail in an engineering environment

• Proven track record in problem solving and delivering complex engineering projects.

• Demonstrates an ability to take initiative and be innovative.

Salary and Benefits

• Attractive Salary Package

• Pension Scheme

• Training and development

About AIR:

AIR is a modern, global manufacturing automation company, newly formed but built on decades of experience from its established business units. We combine deep industry expertise with a dynamic, forward-looking approach to deliver innovative, reliable automation solutions. We operate across six key sites located in the USA, UK, and Ireland, serving customers worldwide with a unified commitment to quality, speed, and technical excellence.

Today, AIR operates as a fully integrated global organisation, partnering with customers to help bring their products to life and scale their operations. Our mission is to empower innovation, scalability, and long-term support by combining the engineering excellence of our people with the operational capabilities of our global facilities.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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