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IRAPUATO PLANTJob Description
Title of the Position: Automation Project Manager
Position Type: Managerial (Entry-level)
Location: Irapuato Plant (La Soledad, Guanajuato)
Work Hours: Standard working hours. On-site.
Profile: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field. This is an entry-level opportunity; candidates with no prior experience in the role are welcome. Relevant internships, academic projects, or extracurricular experience are a plus, but not required.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Accommodations: At P&G, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you have a disability and require any adjustments or accommodations for our assessments or any stage of the process, you will have the opportunity to briefly describe your needs when applying for the vacancy. Please note, it is important that you do not complete any assessments until we have contacted you to assist with any accommodation required.
Do you enjoy leading cross-functional projects and turning business needs into practical improvements? Are you motivated by delivering results safely, on time, and within budget? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Overview:
As an Automation Project Manager, you will lead capital and automation projects from scope definition through implementation and handover. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects that meet business needs, capital management standards, and safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead capital projects in accordance with Capital System Management standards and processes, including scope definition, project planning, cost estimates, funding, approvals, contractor supervision, and project closeout.
- Coordinate with Technical Resource Leaders, IOL, Program Managers, Technology Streams, Tech Hubs, Launch Teams, and other partners to support project execution and product or equipment implementation.
- Contribute to capital budgeting and forecasting for savings, facilities, utilities, sustainability, efficiency, and automation programs.
- Manage project risks, resources, documentation, change approvals, and communication with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Promote continuous improvement, cost efficiency, safety, compliance, and project management capability; pursue at least an intermediate project management certification within 12–18 months in the role.
Job Qualifications
Hard Skills:
- Foundational knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, automation, or a related field, gained through education, academic projects, internships, or equivalent experience.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in developing capabilities in project planning, cost estimation, risk management, and capital project execution.
- Ability to organize information and prepare clear documentation using standard digital tools. Familiarity with project management or manufacturing systems is not required; training will be provided.
Soft Skills:
- Decisive problem-solving and sound judgment under pressure.
- Clear communication, collaboration, and negotiation across teams.
- Adaptability, discipline, and the ability to coach and develop others.
Nice to Have Skills:
- IWS and loss elimination experience.
- Internship, academic project, or other exposure to automation, manufacturing, equipment installation, or project management.
- Familiarity with cost analysis, capital projects, IWS, or loss elimination.
- Project management certification or experience with tools such as EWP, Veeva, or GSUM+.
Important Note for Candidates:
Before submitting your application, we encourage you to review our Hiring Process and Assessment Information. Familiarizing yourself with this content will help you prepare for online assessments and enhance your chances of success.
What We Offer:
- Responsibilities from Day 1, allowing you to take ownership of your projects.
- Continuous mentorship from passionate colleagues and formal training opportunities.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes agility and work/life balance.
- Flexibility in arranging your work schedule based on personal needs.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
About Us:
P&G serves consumers worldwide with a strong portfolio of trusted brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Crest®, Gillette®, Pampers®, and Tide®. Our community operates in approximately 70 countries. For more information about us and our brands, please visit www.pg.com.
Job Schedule
Full timeJob Number
R000160897Job Segmentation
Entry LevelSkills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, automation, or a related field through education, academic projects, internships, or equivalent experience.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in developing skills in project planning, cost estimation, risk management, and capital project execution.
- Ability to organize information and prepare clear documentation using standard digital tools.
- Decisive problem-solving and sound judgment under pressure.
- Clear communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Adaptability, discipline, and ability to coach and develop others.
- IWS and loss elimination experience.
- Internship, academic project, or exposure to automation, manufacturing, equipment installation, or project management.
- Familiarity with cost analysis, capital projects, IWS, or loss elimination.
- Project management certification or experience with EWP, Veeva, or GSUM+.
- Pursue at least an intermediate project management certification within 12–18 months of starting the role.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive and benchmarked against top industry peers, supported by formal pay‑equity audits and stated transparent principles. Feedback suggests pay is a strong draw, with raises described as attainable and benefits starting from day one of training.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and immediate, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with mental‑health and telemedicine offerings expanded recently. This breadth and day‑one access contribute to a perception of reliable, comprehensive care.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is inclusive under a global framework for all parents, with added recovery time for birth mothers. Adoption, fertility, childcare support and eldercare services further strengthen family support.
Procter & Gamble Insights
What We Do
Procter & Gamble Company is an American multi-national consumer goods corporation. P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands, including Always®, Charmin®, Braun®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Oral B®, Pantene®, Pampers®, Tide®, and Vicks®. The design, development, growth and success of these products—and many more—is thanks to the innovative and insightful minds of our people. From Day 1, you’ll help make everyday life easier for our 5 billion consumers through billion dollar brands. With our large global footprint, there are many opportunities to work with P&G in multiple locations. We offer opportunities in approximately 70 countries and continually aim to attract, reward and advance the finest people in the world. As a "build from within" organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and progress through the organization. Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods: you’ll be able—and encouraged—to dive right in from day 1. Join us and help make life better through meaningful work that makes an impact from Day 1.
