Automation Project Manager now sought for a leading Integrator and Consultancy deploying Industrial Control and Automation Solutions in the Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Pharmaceutical and Utilities sectors. The company has built an enviable track record in various industries establishing business relationships with some of the most demanding customers. In addition to operating out of first class facilities, the successful Project Manager will be joining a business where collaboration and innovation is nurtured and encouraged. You will join the Management Team, working with the board of directors and be responsible for the operation of one/several business areas.Your role will include:Build relationships with customers through good communication in meetings, presentations and documentationTechnical Leadership and general managementOverall responsibility for the successful delivery of all projects ensuring they are on time, to budget and meet agreed specificationsUnderstand and report on all high-level business strategies within key accounts to the rest of the Senior Management teamIdentify and report on current / future operational challenges to the customer, to ensure that all issues are widely understood within the companyCultivating existing customers and repeat business through delivering technical projects and ensuring customer satisfactionHelp develop staff in technical, commercial and management skillsFirst point of contact and manage all client issuesProvide cost effective control solutions including biding and reviews prior to submissionYour skill/experience profile will include:High calibre ambitious and self-starter, control and automation professional, capable of operating at high level within the companyHave high intellect and desire to take an active role with the company management team and its future.Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent Technical skillsStrong commercial acumenDemonstrable track record in the successful delivery of cost effective projects encompassing control solutions within some of Food, Utilities, FMCG, Process, Materials Handling industries.Excellent written and communication skillsThe Senior Project Manager must have a solid background of delivering technical automation projects with the ability to provide technical leadership including personnel management.You will be joining a business who invest in their employees working within a challenging but friendly environment. Located in the North West, this is their head office and commutable from within and around the following areas: Manchester, Warrington, Runcorn and Northwich.For further information call Sarah Clarke on 01902 212 000 or 07519 122 547. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to Sarah.Clarke@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number.