Job Details

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager ensures the successful delivery of complex industrial automation projects, aligning outcomes with both client and company objectives. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages budgets and schedules, and drives risk-aware execution. Beyond managing day-to-day delivery, the Senior PM leverages deep knowledge of automation technologies and project methodologies to foster innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen client relationships.

Primary Job Functions

* Project Delivery & Execution

* Lead and own project delivery for solutions up to $5M in value.

* Manage overall scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure successful outcomes.

* Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks and issues.

* Oversee project change management, including scope adjustments and negotiation of change orders.

* Drive project close-out activities and ensure accurate documentation and audits.

* Leadership & Team Development

* Provide program management leadership for strategic client accounts.

* Mentor, train, and develop Project Managers and Engineers in project execution methodologies.

* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within project teams.

* Identify and correct project delivery, resource, or workforce gaps.

* Client & Stakeholder Engagement

* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project objectives and deliverables.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members throughout the project lifecycle.

* Ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations at all project stages.

* Maintain high client satisfaction and support ongoing opportunity development.

* Reporting & Governance

* Provide timely and accurate project reports, updates, and communications to stakeholders and management.

* Track and manage project profitability, compliance, and adherence to company standards.

* Support procurement and vendor management, including reviewing purchase orders, pricing, and vendor invoices.

Secondary Job Functions:

* Perform corporate wide project reviews as required.

* Perform estimation duties for assigned areas.

* Assist in the development and implementation of project execution and project management methodologies.

* Subject matter expert on company business system.

* Ability to develop FRS, FAT and SAT documentation.

* Maintains awareness of future opportunities at customer facilities and informs management.

* Leads Project Teams on assigned projects.

* Mentors and trains Automation Engineers on project execution methodologies.

* Ability to perform job functions of mid to junior level project managers

Key Competencies

* Leadership

* Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups.

* Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and ability to perform under pressure.

* Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility. (Emotional Intelligence)

* Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity.

* Functional

* Business/Financial acumen.

* Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and planning skills.

* High level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions specific to technology or resource needs.

* Possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and customer requirements).

* Ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, work flow and budgets to maintain successful project delivery.

* Foundational

* Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.

* Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success.

* Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

* Demonstrates a focus on customer service and attention to detail.

* Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement.

* Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with the goal of furthering the company values and mission.

Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Project Management and 6 years of Automation or Controls related experience (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or other Engineering/Technical degree), or a minimum of 8 years of Automation or Controls related experience.

* PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification.

* Proven track record of successfully managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.

* Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and project management software and tools.

* Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams towards success.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* 10+ years of project management experience delivering projects to external clients, including budget ownership and accountability.

* Understanding of multiple automation system platforms, such as DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA and other applicable systems.

* Broad understanding of all components involved in automation systems from end device to control room to enterprise level.

* Knowledge of multiple industry standards (ISA, NFPA, NEC).

* Proficient at reading and interpreting technical documentation (P&IDs, schematics, loop sheets, manuals, etc.)

* Valid driver's license.

* Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance.

* Fluent in verbal and written English.

* Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays.

* Available for overnight travel.