Digital Project Manager (Automation)

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Project Manager and Digital Product Owner with a strong background in automation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing digital projects and owning digital products that drive automation, efficiency and innovation across our global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• You manage automation related digitalization projects from inception to completion for Chlor-Alkali and the new emerging hydrogen business lines, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• You monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• You act as the product owner for automation related digital products, defining and maintaining the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and requirements.
• You ensure product localization and implementation.
• You provide automation related technical guidance and support to the digitalization team.
• You collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and business stakeholders, to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
• You ensure seamless integration of digital products with existing systems and processes.
• You understand and stay up with industry trends, customer needs & growth opportunities and use customer and market feedback to develop value propositions and continuously improve enhance our digital capabilities.
• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML and edge computing for potential application.
• Ensure compliance with digital security standards, privacy regulations, and IP protection protocols.
• Furthermore, you scout new ideas for digital products and support the selection process for further development.
• Stay current with industry trends and customer needs to continuously improve our digital capabilities.
• You report to the Head of Digitalization within thyssenkrupp nucera.

You have a university degree (Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field) in Process Automation or a related field with 3+ years business experience in the industrial related business environment preferably in the fields of chlor-alkali and green hydrogen.

• You have proven experience as a Digital Project Manager and/or Digital Product Owner, preferably in an automation-focused role. IoT knowledge is a plus.
• You have a strong understanding of automation technologies, IoT architecture, and cloud platforms and their application in industrial settings
• You have excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering complex digital projects and proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Embedded-C is a plus.
• You are a customer oriented team player and have experience working in an international team and managing stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness for international travelling and stays, good communication skills as well as fluent business English.

• A dynamic and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automation, IIOT, and green energy.
• A collaborative international team committed to sustainability and digital excellence.