Location: Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain.
Position: Program Manager at SOFYNE (part of Saphir Group).
Do you want to lead high‑impact Industry 4.0 programs for global manufacturing leaders? Are you motivated by coordinating complex technical environments, aligning stakeholders, and shaping long‑term technology evolution? We are looking for a Program Manager who will take end‑to‑end responsibility for a major Life Cycle Management (LCM) program within BU MIT for one of our clients. This multi‑year program focuses on modernising automation platforms, OT infrastructure, MES/MOM layers, and related digital systems.
In addition to this core assignment, you will also lead automation projects and digital transformation programs for other AGS clients across EMEA. This role requires a combination of strategic leadership, political awareness, and technical affinity, especially with automation systems.
What you will do
* Lead the full LCM program, including automation upgrades, obsolescence management, OT/IT lifecycle planning.
* Define long‑term roadmaps, transition strategies, and investment planning together with the client.
* Coordinate stakeholders across engineering, operations, IT, OT, architecture, cyber security and business.
* Manage risks, dependencies and prioritisation across all LCM workstreams.
* Ensure structured governance (SteerCo, recurring alignment meetings, progress reporting, roadmap updates).
* Align priorities and secure buy‑in in complex political landscapes.
* Translate technical concepts into clear business decisions for senior leaders.
* Track budgets, resource planning, capacity and program forecasts at multi‑stream level.
* Escalate proactively when needed and drive issue resolution.
Automation & Digital Transformation Projects (Multiple Clients)
* Manage or oversee automation projects (PLC/SCADA/DCS migrations).
* Lead digital programmes/projects for other clients, including MES/MOM, data platforms, IIoT, connectivity and cyber security.
* Coordinate with architects, automation experts, data specialists, MES engineers, system integrators and suppliers.
What we expect from our new colleague
* Politically intelligent and comfortable navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
* Able to simplify complexity and bring structure in high‑pressure environments.
* Strong communicator who can influence without authority and align diverse teams.
* Technically literate comfortable discussing automation, IIoT, architectures, MES/MOM, data platforms and OT/IT.
* Strategic in vision but willing to be hands‑on when needed.
* Proactive, structured, reliable and focused on delivering outcomes.
The wish list for a Project Manager
* 5–10 years’ experience in program or project leadership in automation, digitalisation or Industry 4.0.
* Strong technical affinity or background in automation systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS).
* Experience leading multi‑stream programmes within a manufacturing, automation or OT/IT context.
* Experience engaging senior stakeholders and managing politically sensitive situations.
* Ability to interpret system architectures and understand technical constraints.
* Fluent in Spanish and English.
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Automation, IT or similar.
* EU citizenship or long‑term EU work permit.
* Based in Spain, ideally in the area around Madrid.
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation.
* Learning and development opportunities for professional growth (AG Academy, language courses, training programmes, conferences, webinars and mentorship).
* Work‑life balance (remote work options, flexible hours).
* A supportive, international and rewarding work environment.
Company Overview
* At AG Solution we build intelligent solutions for the process industry, combining automation, process control, data management and MES/MOM systems to help manufacturers reach operational excellence.
* Now part of the Saphir Group, we are one of Europe’s leading Industry 4.0 partners, with more than 400 engineers and consultants across Europe, the UK and the US.
* Driven by people and powered by technology, we invest in growth through continuous learning, mentorship and our AG Academy.
* We believe innovation happens when people feel trusted, connected and inspired.
* We have offices in over 15 cities worldwide – from Antwerp to Barcelona, Rotterdam to Lyon and New York to Krakow.
* We work on meaningful projects that drive efficiency, sustainability and digital transformation for leading manufacturers worldwide.
* Built to scale and driven by talent.
Ready to shape the future of industry? Explore our opportunities and grow with a team that’s redefining what’s possible.
Seniority level
* Not applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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