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Automation project manager

Leeds
IRIS Software Group
Automation project manager
Posted: 19 December
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Job Description

Lead meaningful change. Deliver smarter, automated ways of working.

We’re looking for a confident, delivery-focused Project Manager with a passion for automation, process improvement, and real operational impact.

If you enjoy taking messy, manual processes and turning them into streamlined, automated solutions, working closely with technical teams and stakeholders to make change actually stick - this role is built for you.

This is a hands-on delivery role, not a governance-only position. You’ll be leading automation, RPA and AI-enabled initiatives that directly improve how IRIS operates day-to-day.

Why This Role Matters

IRIS is actively modernising how we work.

Your projects will:

* Reduce manual effort and operational risk
* Introduce RPA, automation and AI-enabled processes
* Improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the business

You’ll work at the heart of our Change & Transformation function, partnering with internal teams and a trusted third-party automation provider to deliver visible, measurable improvements.

About the Team You'll Join

You’ll join our Programme team within Change & Transformation, working alongside experienced:

* Project Managers
* Programme Managers
* Business Analysts
* Automation and technical specialists

It’s a collaborative, delivery-driven environment where well-run projects and practical outcomes genuinely matter.

What You'll Be Doing

* Lead automation and process improvement projects from discovery through to delivery
* Own delivery plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes
* Run discovery workshops to understand current processes and identify automation opportunities
* Work closely with RPA / automation specialists and third-party partners
* Translate business needs into clear, deliverable project plans
* Use Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches depending on the work
* Track progress using tools such as Asana, Jira, or Monday.com
* Produce clear, outcome-focused reporting for senior stakeholders
* Step in early when delivery drifts — and confidently bring things back on track
* Support teams through change, ensuring adoption of new automated ways of working
* Promote leaner, smarter, more efficient processes across the organisation

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

* Calm under pressure
* Confident handling senior and challenging stakeholders
* Comfortable leading delivery where technology, process, and people intersect

You’ll need:

* Experience leading large or complex projects
* Background in automation, migration programmes, or highly structured environments (e.g. finance, telecoms, regulated sectors)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Proven experience improving processes and using data to guide decisions
* A tech-savvy mindset - comfortable working alongside RPA, automation, or AI solutions (or keen to deepen this experience)
* Experience delivering using Agile and Waterfall
* Familiarity with project tools such as Asana, Jira, Monday.com
* Clear, confident communication and the ability to influence others

It's a bonus if you have:

* Hands-on exposure to RPA or automation platforms
* Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
* A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP, etc.)
* Experience working with third-party technology partners

What You’ll Gain

* A leading role in automation-driven transformation projects
* Exposure to RPA, AI, and modern process improvement initiatives
* High visibility across senior stakeholders and strategic programmes
* Opportunities to grow within a forward-thinking Change & Transformation function
* A culture that values ownership, clarity, and delivery over bureaucracy

Our Application Process

We like to keep things simple, transparent, and fair:

1️⃣ Apply online

Send your CV and a few details. No long forms.

2️⃣ Initial Interview (plus Online Assessments)

* A chat with our Talent team.
* Two short assessments:
* CCAT (15-minute timed test).
* EPP (untimed personality questionnaire).

3️⃣ Interview with our Programme Management team (MS Teams)

A practical conversation about how you approach projects and work with people.

If you’re a proactive Project Manager who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and delivering meaningful change, we’d love you to join us.

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