Project Manager
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established systems integration and automation solutions provider serving a diverse range of manufacturing industries, including pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. With a strong focus on employee development, technical excellence, and long-term career growth, the organization offers an environment where individuals can expand their skills while contributing to challenging and rewarding projects.
Position Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for leading automation and controls projects from initiation through completion. This individual will oversee project execution, manage client relationships, coordinate technical teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Location & Travel
- Primary Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Travel may be required to support client sites and project activities
What You'll Receive
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance benefits
- Retirement savings program with employer contribution
- Professional development, training, and continuing education support
- Clear career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Key Responsibilities
- Manage automation and controls projects from conception through commissioning and project closeout
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, and resource plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
- Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, and technical specialists
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to clients and internal leadership
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery
- Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
- Manage project scope changes, change orders, and client expectations
- Foster strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional project support
- Ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry quality standards
- Support mentoring and development of junior team members
- Assist with project estimates, proposals, and strategic planning initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline
- 5-10 years of experience managing industrial automation, controls, or systems integration projects
- Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and MES technologies
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, food & beverage, consumer products, or industrial manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control system documentation, and engineering drawings
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel to customer sites as required
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Systems integration or industrial automation project leadership experience
- Exposure to platforms such as DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Siemens PCS7, Wonderware, or similar technologies
- Experience within regulated manufacturing environments
- Business development, account management, or client-facing leadership experience
- Knowledge of project financial management and profitability tracking
This opportunity is ideal for a project professional who enjoys leading complex automation initiatives, working directly with customers, and driving successful outcomes across a variety of manufacturing environments.
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