Automation Project Manager (M/F)

Kali GroupCôte-d’OrEURESpublished 10/31/2026
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About the company

European industry is transforming. The capital is there, the projects are too. But on the ground, the essential element is missing: the skills to keep the lines running. Kali Group exists to respond to this context.

We are a consulting firm 100% specialized in operational manufacturing. From industrialization to modernization, we solve the challenges imposed by factory complexity in Aeronautics, Nuclear, and Life Sciences.

Our strength is our community. At Kali Group, every specialist is part of a collective of experts who share their feedback, methods, and solutions. You are never alone when facing a problem. When you are stuck on a subject, another member of the community has already solved it elsewhere.

It is this collective intelligence that makes us different.

Our ambition: To develop THE community of manufacturing specialists and become the European operational reference.

Join KALI GROUP, a company specialized in supporting industrial projects with high technical value.

Your tasks

As part of our business development, we are recruiting an Automation Project Manager M/F to lead projects for the manufacturing of complete production lines. You will work on projects with a high technical dimension, intended for clients in France and internationally.

  • Lead automation projects, from design to the commissioning of the lines
  • Define control-command architectures and automation solutions
  • Coordinate studies and the various disciplines involved in the projects
  • Monitor programming, testing, and equipment fine-tuning
  • Manage suppliers and subcontractors on automation matters
  • Ensure monitoring of the schedule, costs, and project milestones
  • Participate in testing, commissioning, and acceptance phases at client sites
  • Intervene in France and internationally to support the deployment of installations
  • Act as the technical contact for the client on automation matters

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or Master's degree (Bac+5) in automation, electrotechnics, or industrial engineering
  • Experience in automation project management, ideally in production lines or special purpose machines
  • Strong skills in automation and control-command
  • Experience in managing complex industrial projects
  • Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines
  • Good client relations and ease in technical exchanges
  • Professional English and availability for travel in France and internationally
  • Autonomy, rigor, and a sense of responsibility