Who we are?
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation providing a portfolio of operations research, training, and consultancy services to industry across the following four thematic pillars: Digitisation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, and Robotics and Automation. As a leading manufacturing Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with labs and industrial pilot lines in Dublin and Mullingar, IMR works with leading global and indigenous brands to demystify and derisk new and emerging technologies and to deliver high‑impact collaborative research and services to enable advanced manufacturing for a broad range of clients across Ireland's manufacturing network.
What IMR offers:
An opportunity to contribute to the national economic growth agenda
A competitive salary and pension
A friendly and flexible working environment with State‑of‑the‑art Innovation Centres
Lots of diversity in terms of people, technology, projects and ideas
The opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team
Interaction with a diverse range of industrial clients and state partners
5 weeks holidays
The Robotics and Automation Team:
The core of IMR’s Robotics and Automation Team is to accelerate industry adoption of intelligent automation, combining applied research with hands‑on industry demonstrations, pilot implementations, and technology translation. The team works closely with manufacturers to implement scalable robotic solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability across the manufacturing sector.
The Role:
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is seeking a motivated Programme Manager Robotics and Automation to join its multi‑disciplinary team on a 23‑month contract basis. The successful candidate will coordinate a portfolio of complex R&D projects, support multi‑disciplinary teams and work with industry partners to deliver high‑impact outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in robotics and automation, proven experience leading industrial automation initiatives from concept to deployment, and strong skills in program management, communication, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a role encompassing aspects of programme management, operations, stakeholder engagement & technology application. Working under the Director of Robotics and Automation this role will be responsible for:
Supporting the day‑to‑day operational running of the Robotics and Automation team.
Managing the Robotics and Automation team programme performance in relation to key success factors as defined by the Director of Robotics and Automation (such as client impact, roadmap alignment and securing research funding).
Coordinating a complex portfolio of projects and stakeholders including IMR customers, collaboration partners and funding bodies.
Liaising with Robotics and Automation team members to identify and prioritise project prospects and collaboration opportunities.
Working cross‑functionally with other IMR teams to foster collaboration on prospects, projects and internal initiatives.
Coordinating the internal monthly reporting at IMR Operations Forum.
Coordinating internal/external reporting (National & EU funding).
Assisting with workload planning and streamlining processes for KPI tracking.
Supporting resource allocation and pipeline management expertise across projects.
Supporting quarterly and annual planning as well as tracking performance against KPIs (operational and project‑based).
Contributing to the improvement of the team’s (internal and external) impact and technical reporting processes leveraging automation and data visualisation tools where applicable.
Proactively identifying and escalating project risks – technical, funding, and resource constraints.
Assisting with the identification of technology transfer – TRL uplift, spin‑outs and licensing opportunities.
Required Skills and Experience:
A technical primary degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, Robotics & Automation)
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a similar role within relevant engineering sector.
Proven programme management experience, including aligning technical development with team capabilities and stakeholder/customer goals, and supporting the identification and development of impact and IP opportunities.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to support project teams.
Ability to support and motivate others for successful project delivery.
Advanced IT skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; database management).
Customer‑facing experience in project/programme delivery.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally across all levels of the organisation.
Entrepreneurial, can‑do attitude; with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in fast‑paced environments.
Experience working with & through Innovation Practices & Tools, is an advantage.
Experience managing & reporting on European Projects, is an advantage.
Advanced qualifications in Manufacturing Technologies, is an advantage.
Location:
IMR offices are located in Rathcoole, Co Dublin and Mullingar, Co Westmeath. This position is based in our Mullingar office. We offer a hybrid working model. Travel between offices and client sites will be required from time to time.
Salary & Benefits:
This position will command a package consisting of basic salary (€66,548- €78,777 depending on qualifications and experience), employer pension contribution and 5 weeks holidays.
Closing Date:
All applicants must include an up‑to‑date version of their CV with their application. Electronic applicants only via LinkedIn or tocareers@imr.ie
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