Project Manager, Automation & Controls

Project Manager

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is offering a Project Manager position on our fast-paced, customer-oriented team.

• Works with limited oversight and occasional guidance from more experienced Project Managers.
• Overall accountability for project scope, deliverables schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Develops project plans and budgets to guide the execution of the project.
• Coordinates and directs technical and organizational interfaces to execute the project plan.
• Manages multiple projects of increasing complexity, ensuring they stay on track, meet goals, and align with business needs.
• Displays moderate to level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
• Displays moderate level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
• Manages stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between internal teams, customers, suppliers, Emerson divisions, EPCs, and Impact Partners.
• Manages project execution within Novaspect project methodology, coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring successful implementation of process automation systems.
• Independently identifies, analyzes, and manages project risks and issues, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively manages project communications, ensuring clear, timely, and effective updates to all stakeholders, including risk and issue reporting.
• Leads proposal development efforts and actively engages in sales pursuits, collaborating with technical and sales teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Manages customer relationships, proactively addressing project needs and ensuring successful execution through effective communication and issue resolution.

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree.
• 3-6 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Extensive experience in managing medium to large projects.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.
• Solid understanding of DCS systems and their role in project planning and execution.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication.

Ability to work extended hours on a computer.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $135,000. Bonus potential: 10%.

Schaumburg, IL.

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401K with 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Excellent health & wellness benefits.
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.