27 Automation Manager jobs in Ireland

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 110,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott's Corporate Finance Service (CFS) provides processing and expertise, in local languages, to Abbott divisions and affiliate companies globally. The core services are in Record to Report, Order to Cash, Source to Pay and Master data management.

About The Role
Are you passionate about driving digital transformation and intelligent automation at scale? We're looking for a visionary
Automation Manager
to lead the enablement and execution of automation initiatives across our Global Finance organization. This is a high-impact role that blends strategy, technology, and leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement, digital fluency, and operational excellence.

You'll champion the adoption of tools like
Automation Anywhere
,
Microsoft Copilot
, and the
Power Platform
, while leading our
Citizen Developer Program
and managing global governance frameworks. If you thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy empowering teams to innovate, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities
Digital Strategy & Innovation

• Partner with Finance leadership to identify and prioritize automation opportunities across CFS and non-CFS teams.
• Lead deployment of intelligent automation tools and analytics platforms to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with IT, Data, and Security teams to ensure secure, scalable implementations.
• Align automation initiatives with KPIs such as cost savings, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Governance & Standards

• Define and enforce global development standards and lifecycle governance.
• Oversee tollgate processes and ensure secure deployments with IT and BTS.
• Manage escalation models and operational oversight with third-party providers (Genpact, CapGemini).
• Create reusable automation templates and components for scale.

Citizen Developer Program Leadership

• Build and support Communities of Practice (CoPs) to foster innovation and peer learning.
• Lead the Citizen Developer Academy, including training, certification, and mentoring.
• Develop scalable training models and a SuperUser/POD Lead Academy to deepen regional capabilities.

Reporting & Analytics

• Deliver executive-ready reports on automation impact by region, process, and developer.
• Provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Operational Oversight

• Design and manage support and escalation models for BOT-related issues.
• Collaborate with the Analytics CoE to build Power BI dashboards tracking performance and adoption.

Process Improvement & RPA Project Management

• Identify process improvement opportunities using BOT performance data.
• Provide project management oversight for high-impact RPA initiatives.
• Maintain a centralized library of automation assets and support cross-regional standardization.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, Data Science, or Technology Management).

Certifications (Preferred But Not Required)

• Certified RPA Professional (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
• Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate

Skills & Competencies
Strategic & Leadership

• 5+ years leading global automation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience managing CoPs or CoEs.

Technical

• Expertise in RPA tools (UiPath, Power Automate, Blue Prism).
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in automation.
• Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
• Understanding of APIs, workflow orchestration, and automation governance.

Process & Operational

• Experience with process mapping, automation tollgates, and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of ITIL, DevOps, or Agile methodologies.

Training & Enablement

• Proven experience designing and delivering training for citizen developers.
• Ability to mentor POD leads and automation champions.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and adaptability in dynamic environments.

What We Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes
competitive pay and structure Bonus
, as well as benefits such as

• Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate
• Bonus Target
• Life assurance
• Career Development
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits

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At Flutter, we are embarking on an ambitious global finance transformation programme throughout 2025, 2026 and 2027. The Technology Enablement and Automation Manager will be responsible for delivering elements of the ICFR pillar of the global finance transformation programme. The Technology Enablement and Automation Transformation Manager will report directly, or indirectly, to the Head of Technology Enablement and Automation Transformation.

About CFO
Flutter consists of two commercial divisions (FanDuel and International) and our central Flutter Functions; COO, Finance & Legal. Here in Flutter Functions we work with colleagues across all our divisions and regions to deliver something we call the Flutter Edge. It's our competitive advantage, our 'secret sauce' which plays a key part in our ongoing success and powers our brands and divisions, through Product, Tech, Expertise and Scale.

In Flutter Finance we pride ourselves in providing global expertise to ensure Flutter is financially healthy. Utilising our Flutter Edge to turbo-charge our capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, launch and maintain custom technical solutions including workflow automations, reporting pipelines / dashboards and cloud systems integrations, focused on improving and enabling Flutter's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) annual cycle
• Bring your technical know-how to continuously improve Finance and IT processes and controls (for example, balance sheet reconciliations, GRC tool enablement and analytical reviews).
• Prepare and maintain high quality documentation related to your automation and reporting deliverables.
• Contribute to robust technical delivery processes for the ICFR Transformation Technology Enablement & Automation team.
• Collaborate closely with Internal Controls Transformation, Internal Controls Assurance teams and with colleagues across Finance and IT (Group and Divisional teams) to ensure seamless delivery of the technical solutions, automations and reporting that you own.
• Contribute to regular status reporting to senior leaders, highlighting potential challenges and opportunities for improvement.

How You'll Do It

• Passion for technical solution delivery , and for learning new technologies.
• Strong technology architecture, design, development, deployment and maintenance skills.
• Demonstrable coding experience launching workflow automations and reporting solutions using SQL and Python (or equivalent programming languages) with measurable business impact
• Proficiency with databases, data pipelines, data cleansing and data visualization / business intelligence (including ETL) - using tools such as KNIME, Pentaho, Alteryx, Power Automate, Databricks, Tableau or PowerBI (or equivalent)

• Hands-on technical experience and confidence in implementing at least one of:

• System integrations - ideally across both on-premise and cloud-based applications, (including Application Integration Patterns and Microservices orchestration)

• Robotic process automation - such as Alteryx, UIPath, BluePrism (or equivalent)
• Low-code application development - such as Retool (or equivalent)
• Business process orchestration / business process management - such as Appian, Pega, Signavio, Camunda (or equivalent)

• Business process mining and continuous controls monitoring - such as Celonis, Soroco or Anecdotes (or equivalent)

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and successfully deliver technical change.

• Strong communication skills , clearly articulating technical challenges and potential solutions.

It will be advantageous, but not essential to have one or more of:

• Experience improving processes focussed on reducing risk (e.g. ICFR / internal controls / audit / risk and compliance).
• Experience of betting, gaming or online entertainment businesses.
• Experience bringing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to improve enterprise business processes.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP (e.g. Oracle Fusion and Oracle Governance, Risk and Compliance modules).
• Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance systems.

What's In It For You
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. We have an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you:

• Bonus scheme
• Uncapped holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• £1,000 annual self-development learning fund
• Invest via the Flutters Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave

About Flutter
We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market leading position in the US and across the world.

We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.

With our global scale and challenger attitude, through which we excite and entertain our customers, in a safe and sustainable way. Using our collective power, the Flutter Edge, we aim to disrupt the sector, learning from the past to create a better future for our customers, colleagues and communities.

We're working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.

SciPro are supporting a Pharmaceutical client with their search for an Automation Project Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract. This is an onsite role in County Wicklow.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading automation initiatives, ensuring reliable and compliant operation of control systems, and driving continuous improvements across our production facilities in line with GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy, development, and implementation for pharmaceutical production systems, with a focus on Siemens PCS 7 DCS.
• Manage automation projects from design through commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Siemens PCS 7, including architecture, configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Ensure systems are compliant with cGMP, GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, IT, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Operations) to support manufacturing objectives.
• Lead a small team of automation engineers and contractors, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Develop and maintain automation documentation, including URS, FDS, SDS, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in automation, process control, data integrity, and digitalization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee integration of PCS 7 with MES, historians, and other enterprise systems.

Please apply within or email a copy of your CV to and I will reach out to you directly.

Automation Project Manager - Arklow, Ireland - 12 Month Contract
Are you local to Arklow and looking for your next contract assignment? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation, are recruiting for an Automation Project Manager to join their newly assembled team and help contribute towards the development of their next core projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end upgrade of legacy control systems to PCS7 across an API production line
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, validation, and manufacturing
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of automation systems
• Ensure robust documentation and compliance with GMP, FDA, and MHRA standards
• Manage vendors and contractors involved in automation, cabling, and networking
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to system integration and connectivity
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

Requirements:

• Requires extensive experience in automation project management within life sciences or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Proven track record of delivering PCS7 or similar DCS/SCADA system upgrades
• Strong expertise in network architecture, industrial Ethernet, and electrical cabling
• Solid understanding of GMP, validation protocols, and regulatory compliance
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related technical discipline
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in API or sterile manufacturing environments is highly desirable

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now

Engineering Manager – Automation

This is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, and implementing advanced automated systems, driving process improvements, and shaping the site's technology strategy for the future
.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead adoption and integration of advanced automation and digital manufacturing technologies .

• Solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement .

• Manage multiple projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering collaboration and forward - thinking problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related field).

• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical leadership, preferably in regulated or medical device manufacturing.

• Strong expertise in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing systems .

• Broad technical knowledge and a future-focused mindset, capable of introducing innovative solutions.

• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills.

• Proficient in MS Office; AutoCAD or other design/facility software preferred.

What's on Offer

• Permanent contract with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, pension, and performance bonus.

• Collaborative, dynamic environment with access to state-of -the-art automated technologies.

• Opportunities to lead innovation, drive efficiency, and shape the future of engineering within the organisation.

Automation Project Manager – 12-Month Contract

County Wicklow | Onsite

We are seeking an experienced
Automation Project Manager
to lead key initiatives within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage automation projects end-to-end, drive compliance, and deliver continuous improvements across production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy, development, and implementation, with a strong focus on
  Siemens PCS 7 DCS
  .
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle:
  design, commissioning, qualification, and handover
  .
• Act as SME for Siemens PCS 7, including
  architecture, configuration, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization
  .
• Ensure systems are fully compliant with
  cGMP, GAMP5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11
  , and related regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Operations) to support manufacturing performance.
• Provide leadership to automation engineers and contractors, offering
  technical guidance, mentoring, and performance oversight
  .
• Develop and maintain technical documentation:
  URS, FDS, SDS, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation deliverables
  .
• Support digitalization and process improvements in
  automation, data integrity, and control systems
  .
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues, ensuring minimal production downtime.
• Oversee integration of PCS 7 with
  MES, historians, and enterprise systems
  .

Requirements

• Proven track record in
  automation project management
  within pharma/biotech manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on expertise with
  Siemens PCS 7 DCS
  .
• Deep knowledge of
  GxP, validation, and automation compliance frameworks
  .
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

This is a fantastic contract opportunity to take ownership of high-impact automation projects while working with cutting-edge systems in the pharmaceutical sector.

Project Manager – Ireland

Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for delivering complex engineering solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest standards? We are looking for a Project Manager to join a global services team, driving impactful projects primarily across Ireland.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you'll oversee the full project lifecycle, from defining objectives and budgets to coordinating resources, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to align on goals and ensure seamless execution.

This role also involves active participation in daily and weekly team meetings, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to foster continuous improvement within the wider services team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project goals, scope, and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Act as the main contact for technical queries, ensuring clarity across internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resource plans using industry-standard tools.
• Lead kick-off and alignment meetings to establish shared expectations and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate project data in ERP systems to support informed decision-making.
• Build and lead effective project teams, balancing resources and resolving conflicts when they arise.
• Oversee site entry requirements and ensure compliance with customer protocols.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Ensure adherence to safety, legal, and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Capture lessons learned and close out projects with full documentation and customer acceptance.

What We're Looking For

• A degree or diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls preferred), or relatable work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or working toward it, is a plus.
• Proven track record managing automation or engineering projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• At least three years' experience leading diverse, complex projects.
• Background in manufacturing or process engineering is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Happy to work across a variety of locations, including working away for periods of time.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership, able to inspire and guide teams.
• Confident negotiator and communicator, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Technically adept, with solid commercial awareness.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and deliver key automation infrastructure projects in a progressive and forward thinking environment.

You must have an existing right to work in Ireland to be able to be considered for this position.

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Finance at Primark
What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You'll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let's talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You'll Do As Finance Automation Product Manager
The Finance Automation Development Manager will be responsible for the management of a team who design, build, and implement automation solutions using best-in-class software development, artificial intelligence, robotic, and analytics tools. This is a key role within the Finance Transformation team with an opportunity to influence Finance strategy and deliver a strategic evolution of Primark's finance technology solutions to improve the finance user experience.

In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here's a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Ensure the team deliver measurable value to the customer using Agile methodologies.
• Set, monitor, and deliver stretch targets aligned to the overall Finance Transformation strategy.
• Coach and develop team members' performance, offering feedback and demonstrating the desired skills and expected work ethic.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and streamline business processes
• Working closely with Finance leadership, set a deliverable strategic vision for which Finance processes can be scaled for growth using automation solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for automation and propose innovative solutions to meet business needs
• Influence senior stakeholders and Directors across the business particularly in Finance and Technology.
• Analyse automation candidates, establish their feasibility, priority and accurately estimate development effort
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
• Understand the risks, assumptions, and dependencies associated with the processes and the development.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
• Contribute and assist your Finance customers to create user acceptance tests (UAT) and Hypercare/Post Live Monitoring scenarios, identifying all the potential scenarios, the process exceptions, and their expected outcomes
• Support your stakeholders across Finance throughout the UAT and Hypercare/Post Live monitoring rollout phases.
• Ensure all automations are built in compliance with Primark's internal control / security / audit requirements
• Act as a central point of knowledge and control for business processes, communicating with the Finance Teams to answer any queries that arise during the development and testing of an automated solution

What You'll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 5-7 years' experience designing automated process solutions (preferably using Automation Anywhere, Alteryx, MS Power Platform, Python, and Tableau / PowerBI).
• 3+ years' experience managing a team of developers / product owners / BAs.
• 3+ years' experience of Scrum methodology and Agile development practices.
• 2+ years' experience managing external resources in an onshore / offshore model
• Experience in low code / orchestration application development would be beneficial
• Experience / interest in developing generative AI solutions or prototypes would be beneficial, in particular using MS Copilot
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or SQL beneficial
• Finance background and/or a knowledge of industry-leading ERPs (Oracle Financials etc.) would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization.
• Good inter-personal skills, communicating well with process SMEs, business process owners, and other members of the Finance Transformation team.
• Team management skills, including time management, decision making, delegation, prioritisation and emotional intelligence.
• A self-starter who delivers high quality work and can adapt to challenges, either individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to understand a business process from an idea and to conceptualize it as an automated solution.
• Understanding of low code and object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of formal change control and defect management disciplines.
• Experience in monitoring, reporting, and auditing.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.

About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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