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PMO Specialist - Automation Projects

Location: Europe (Romania preferred for logistical reasons)
Type of employment: Contract/Freelance, 1 year minimum duration

We are looking for an experienced PMO Specialist to support and coordinate a portfolio of approximately 25 projects, with a strong focus on automation.

The role involves project portfolio management, performance reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and process improvement. You will work closely with project teams and business stakeholders to monitor progress, support decision-making, and ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor a portfolio of approximately 25 automation projects

Track project progress, milestones, budgets, resources, and deliverables

Prepare reports, dashboards, and project performance insights

Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies, supporting mitigation planning

Engage with stakeholders across teams and management to maintain alignment

Support project planning, prioritisation, and resource allocation

Monitor budgets, forecast costs, and track project expenditure

Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and reporting

Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure consistency across the portfolio

Adapt to changing priorities and support effective project delivery

Qualifications

Experience in PMO, project management, or project portfolio coordination

Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously, ideally within automation or technology environments

Strong analytical skills and experience with project reporting and dashboards

Understanding of project planning, risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation

Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project preferred

Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust across teams

Structured, organised, and detail-oriented approach to work

Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Good understanding of team dynamics and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships

To apply, please send your CV to Natalia at:

Natalia Mlodawska - [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing, and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Commissioning Specialist - offering International Projects, Competitive Daily Rate & Fully Covered Travel and Accommodation.

· €240 gross per day.

· 100% international travel across EU countries.

The employer specialises in the warehouse automation, intralogistics and robotics industry, offering exciting international projects and hands-on experience with advanced automated warehouse and robotic systems. They provide fully covered accommodation and travel expenses, alongside the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment. They have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Specialist to join their team. This position is well-suited to a proactive, technically minded person who is looking to develop their experience in industrial automation, robotics and warehouse automation systems. This position is based in the Commissioning and Automation department and works closely with commissioning engineers and automation specialists. You will operate and test automated warehouse and robotic systems, monitor system performance and identify technical issues to ensure reliable operation before final handover to the customer.

Responsibilities:

· Operate automated warehouse and robotic systems at customer sites following commissioning and during the final project phase.

· Monitor system performance and ensure stable and reliable operation before customer handover.

· Test system functionality and identify abnormal or inconsistent behaviour.

· Detect technical issues, errors and deviations, reporting them to the relevant engineering or product teams.

· Maintain detailed daily reports and logs covering system performance, identified issues and troubleshooting activities.

· Support commissioning engineers and automation specialists during the final project phase.

Requirements:

· Experience in industrial automation, robotics, warehouse automation, logistics automation or technical operations.

· A good understanding of automated systems and their operation.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and report technical issues.

· A proactive, hands-on approach and attention to detail.

· Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with engineering and technical teams.

· Willingness to travel internationally, with approximately 100% of the time spent outside Romania, mainly across EU countries.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, international project environment.

Reasons why you should apply:

· Work on international projects in the exciting warehouse automation, intralogistics and robotics industries.

· Earn a competitive daily rate of €240 gross per day.

· Benefit from fully covered accommodation and travel expenses.

· Gain hands-on experience with advanced automated warehouse and robotic systems at customer sites.

· Work alongside commissioning engineers and automation specialists, developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.

· Secure a contract lasting 1-3 years, depending on project requirements, with 8-hour working days. · Choose an opportunity available on a freelance or full-time contract basis.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Antonina Koloda on [email protected].

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.