Project Manager II - Digital Plant

Location: United States Remote

Remote Status: Remote

Job :548

# of Openings:1

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.

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.

• 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
• Opportunity to grow into
  Senior PM or Program Manager
  roles

• 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

• 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
  • Resolve integration issues across PLCs, SCADA, networks, and field devices
• Translate technical detail into clear plans and customer communication

• 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

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

• 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
• Changing or incomplete requirements
• Strong communication skills with both
  engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

• 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)