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Project Manager II - Digital Plant at Vertech

United States

<div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: InterVariable, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">We are seeking an experienced <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Project Manager</b> to lead <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">industrial automation projects</b> for <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">data center environments</b>. This role is responsible for leading and managing complex digital transformation projects within our manufacturing and plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in industrial environments.</div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">This is a <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">hands-on delivery leadership role</b>, not a reporting-only PM position. You will work closely with <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">controls engineers, panel shops, commissioning teams, vendors, and data center clients</b> to drive execution, manage risk, and keep projects moving forward.</div> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Who We Are</b></div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage,</div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">renewable energy, water and wastewater and more.</div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Top Reasons to Work with Us</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">A really rad Holiday Party each year</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">A path for growth, a great culture, AND MORE!</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Work on <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">mission-critical data center automation projects</b></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Partner with highly skilled automation engineers</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">High level of ownership and impact</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Clear delivery accountability</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Opportunity to grow into <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Senior PM or Program Manager</b> roles</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: Arimo, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">What You Will Be Doing</b></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: InterVariable, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Project Delivery & Execution</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Own full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Manage multiple concurrent automation projects with aggressive schedules</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Lead delivery of: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">SCADA systems (including HMIs, historians, alarming)</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">PLC control panels and field I/O</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">PLC programming and system integration</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Site commissioning and turnover</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Drive projects through ambiguity and evolving requirements</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Schedule, Budget & Change Control</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Build and maintain integrated project schedules</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Track labor hours, material costs, and vendor spend</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Manage scope changes, change orders, and re-baseline plans as needed</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Forecast risks and resource needs early</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Maintain accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Technical Coordination</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Partner with controls engineers and designers to: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Align technical solutions with scope and schedule</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Identify risks in architecture, panel builds, and commissioning</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Resolve integration issues across PLCs, SCADA, networks, and field devices</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Translate technical detail into clear plans and customer communication</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Client & Stakeholder Management</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Serve as the primary point of contact for customers</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Lead project meetings and status reviews</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Manage expectations with data center stakeholders (operations, facilities, IT)</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Communicate risks, changes, and progress clearly and professionally</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Risk & Quality Management</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Proactively identify technical, schedule, and site risks</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Ensure testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning are planned and executed</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Maintain documentation and turnover packages</li> </ul>   <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Required Qualifications</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">5+ years of <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Project Management experience</b> in: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Industrial automation</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Controls systems</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Systems integration</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Experience managing projects involving: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">PLC programming and control systems</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">SCADA / HMI platforms</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Panel fabrication and field installation</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Proven success delivering projects under: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Tight deadlines</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Changing or incomplete requirements</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Strong communication skills with both <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">engineers and non-technical stakeholders</b></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments</li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Preferred Qualifications</b></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Data center automation experience</b> (mission-critical facilities)</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Experience with <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ignition</b></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Familiarity with: <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Redundant PLC architectures</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">High-availability SCADA systems</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Commissioning in live or partially live facilities</li> </ul> </li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification (preferred, not required)</li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;">Background in controls engineering or automation (a plus, not required)</li> </ul> </div> </div><br>

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Project Manager II - Digital Plant

Vertech

Full Time

3 weeks ago

We are seeking an experienced  Project Manager  to lead  industrial automation projects  for  data center environments . This role is responsible for leading and managing complex digital transformation projects within our manufacturing and plant operations.

United States

Engineering

Senior

Project Management

Industrial Automation

Controls Systems

+5 more

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects for data center environments. This role is responsible for leading and managing complex digital transformation projects within our manufacturing and plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in industrial environments.

This is a hands-on delivery leadership role, not a reporting-only PM position. You will work closely with controls engineers, panel shops, commissioning teams, vendors, and data center clients to drive execution, manage risk, and keep projects moving forward.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage,

renewable energy, water and wastewater and more.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
A really rad Holiday Party each year
A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
A path for growth, a great culture, AND MORE!
Work on mission-critical data center automation projects
Partner with highly skilled automation engineers
High level of ownership and impact
Clear delivery accountability
Opportunity to grow into Senior PM or Program Manager roles

What You Will Be Doing

Project Delivery & Execution

Own full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
Manage multiple concurrent automation projects with aggressive schedules
Lead delivery of:
- SCADA systems (including HMIs, historians, alarming)
- PLC control panels and field I/O
- PLC programming and system integration
- Site commissioning and turnover
Drive projects through ambiguity and evolving requirements

Schedule, Budget & Change Control

Build and maintain integrated project schedules
Track labor hours, material costs, and vendor spend
Manage scope changes, change orders, and re-baseline plans as needed
Forecast risks and resource needs early
Maintain accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery

Technical Coordination

Partner with controls engineers and designers to:
- Align technical solutions with scope and schedule
- Identify risks in architecture, panel builds, and commissioning
- Resolve integration issues across PLCs, SCADA, networks, and field devices
Translate technical detail into clear plans and customer communication

Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers
Lead project meetings and status reviews
Manage expectations with data center stakeholders (operations, facilities, IT)
Communicate risks, changes, and progress clearly and professionally

Risk & Quality Management

Proactively identify technical, schedule, and site risks
Ensure testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning are planned and executed
Maintain documentation and turnover packages

Required Qualifications

5+ years of Project Management experience in:
- Industrial automation
- Controls systems
- Systems integration
Experience managing projects involving:
- PLC programming and control systems
- SCADA / HMI platforms
- Panel fabrication and field installation
Proven success delivering projects under:
- Tight deadlines
- Changing or incomplete requirements
Strong communication skills with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

Preferred Qualifications

Data center automation experience (mission-critical facilities)
Experience with Ignition
Familiarity with:
- Redundant PLC architectures
- High-availability SCADA systems
- Commissioning in live or partially live facilities
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification (preferred, not required)
Background in controls engineering or automation (a plus, not required)

Requirements

build and maintain integrated project schedules
track labor hours, material costs, and vendor spend
manage scope changes, change orders, and re-baseline plans as needed
forecast risks and resource needs early
maintain accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery
partner with controls engineers and designers to:
align technical solutions with scope and schedule
identify risks in architecture, panel builds, and commissioning

Skills

Project Management

Industrial Automation

Controls Systems

Systems Integration

PLC Programming

SCADA

HMI

Data center automation

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