Project Manager

Project Manager – Industrial Automation & Controls

Location: Newark, Delaware (On-Site)

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 (Most hires fall within the $120,000 range.)

*** Please note: NO SPONSORSHIP is available for this role***

Overview

An established engineering and automation systems integrator is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects for manufacturers across a variety of industries. This is an opportunity to manage technically complex projects from concept through commissioning while working alongside experienced automation professionals in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, building strong customer relationships, and delivering high-quality automation solutions that improve manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage automation and control system projects from design through startup and commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing project updates, resolving issues, and building long-term relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and technical subject matter experts to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support proposal development and participate in customer discussions during the sales process.
• Mentor engineers and junior project managers on project execution methodologies and best practices.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for project meetings, commissioning activities, and customer support.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience managing industrial automation or controls projects within manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from design through commissioning.
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and/or MES technologies.
• Understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and process control systems.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Ability to pass background checks and/or drug screening when required by customer sites.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Industry certifications related to automation, project management, or control systems.

Why This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established automation systems integrator with a strong reputation in industrial manufacturing.
• Lead diverse, technically challenging projects across industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and other process industries.
• Work directly with experienced engineering leadership in a collaborative, employee-focused culture.
• Clear opportunities for career growth into senior project management, technical leadership, people management, or business development.
• Be part of an organization that values technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term employee development.