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Discrete Automation Manager

India, Pune · Job Posted January 18, 2026
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The Discrete Automation Manager will be responsible for leading and delivering end-to-end discrete automation projects within the Automative and Warehouse Automation domains. This role requires strong project management capabilities, technical expertise in industrial automation, and proven leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders while ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project execution.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the complete lifecycle of discrete automation projects from concept and design through execution, commissioning, and handover
  • Define and control project scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and budgets aligned with customer and business objectives
  • Ensure adherence to cost, quality, safety, and schedule targets across all project phases
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive effective mitigation plans
  • Monitor project progress, resolve issues proactively, and ensure on-time delivery
  • Coordinate closely with customers, vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders
  • Lead and manage cross-functional automation teams (PLC, HMI/SCADA, Robotics) across multiple concurrent projects
  • Plan and allocate resources effectively while monitoring team performance and utilization
  • Provide technical guidance and act as the primary escalation point for delivery, technical, and resource challenges
  • Conduct regular project reviews, technical and performance evaluations, and report status to senior management
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal processes
  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and delivery-focused work culture while supporting skill development and succession planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field)
  • 12–20 years of experience in industrial automation with a minimum of 3–5 years in a managerial or lead role
  • Strong experience in discrete automation systems for automotive and warehouse environments
  • Hands-on or supervisory expertise in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial robotics
  • Solid understanding of automation architectures, industrial networks, and safety systems
  • Experience with system integration, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities
  • Proven project management experience in industrial automation projects
  • Strong planning, execution, and risk management capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively
  • Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing skills
  • Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and escalation management abilities
  • Effective communication, coordination, and reporting skills

Nice to have

PMP / PRINCE2 certification (preferred but not mandatory)

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