Automation Projects Leader — Senior Portfolio Executive

Join a team of world‑class automation experts working for a rapidly‑growing global company.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. We thrive on teamwork, consistently surpass customer expectations, and celebrate both personal and professional success.

If you believe Thermo Systems is the right fit for you, explore our open positions below.

Location: Onsite in Reno, NV for first 6 months, then remote with travel

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Compensation: Competitive Salary Annually + Bonus

Travel: Up to 25‑50% when remote

Thermo Systems is a global, full‑service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.

Guided by The Thermo Way
, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:

• Employee Success — investing in our people and their growth
• Customer Success — delivering reliable, high‑quality solutions
• Financial Strength — operating with discipline and long‑term focus

We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.

The Project Executive leads a portfolio of control systems projects and is accountable for delivery performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and customer experience. This role provides leadership to Project Managers, serves as the primary escalation point, and ensures projects align with Thermo Systems’ strategic goals.

This position plays a critical role in driving predictable delivery outcomes, supporting business growth, and strengthening project execution across the organization.

Core Responsibilities:

• Own delivery performance across a portfolio of projects, including risk, schedule, cost, margin, and customer satisfaction
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers to ensure consistent execution and professional growth
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, issues, and customer concerns
• Review and approve project forecasts, cost‑to‑complete reports, and financial projections
• Ensure projects are delivered at or above target gross profit margins
  Support resource planning and staffing forecasts in partnership with engineering and business development
• Align project execution with Thermo Systems standards, QMS requirements, and strategic objectives
• Support change order management and ensure proper contract and scope alignment
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Track installation progress against the approved schedule and short‑interval plans; identify risks to milestones and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily/weekly field meetings (toolbox talks, trade coordination meetings, look‑ahead planning) as required by the site.
• Maintain clear visibility of site constraints (access, permits, shutdown windows, staging areas, material availability) and communicate impacts proactively to the Project Manager.

• Champion safety‑first practices across project teams and job sites
• Ensure adherence to company policies, QMS standards, and project governance processes
• Drive consistent project execution standards across the organization
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, efficiency, and team performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of experience in project management or program delivery
  
  Proven experience leading portfolios of complex, customer‑facing projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Deep understanding of project financials, forecasting, and cost management
• Experience managing risk, contracts, and change control processes
• Strong knowledge of control systems and industrial project environments
• Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Strong communication, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
• High level of organization and execution discipline
• Commitment to quality, safety, and accountability

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