Control Associates, Inc. · 1 day ago
Project Manager - Industrial Automation & Process Systems
Allendale, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expControl Associates, Inc. is a leader in industrial process automation, seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead automation projects for critical industries. The role involves managing project execution, stakeholder communications, and financial management to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Information TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Direct and lead industrial automation projects using our ERP system and project scheduling tools
Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules to meet deliverables and timelines
Ensure projects are properly configured in our ERP system for accurate cost tracking, deliverables monitoring, and revenue recognition
Create and maintain project schedules that drive visibility of automation deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and resource requirements
Identify risks to project success early and communicate them to the internal and external team as appropriate
Apply QMS/ISO 9000 processes and deploy Control Associates' project methodology and standards
Provide exceptional customer service through clear, timely communications across all channels
Communicate status updates, risks, and needs with internal teams, external partners, and customers
Proactively identify and resolve issues in collaboration with project teams
Lead customer meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for project execution
Work with Project Coordinators to manage procurement of goods and services including software licenses, automation hardware (servers, controllers, I/O cards, power supplies, panels)
Manage customer invoicing aligned with project milestones, shipping schedules, and periodic services
Monitor project budgets and take corrective action to ensure financial objectives are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Engineering concentration preferred)
5+ years of project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or Life Sciences industries
Proven track record of independently leading projects to successful completion
Experience with project scoping, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation management
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively identify and resolve issues
Knowledge of automation project execution workflows from requirements gathering through acceptance testing
Understanding of H/W and S/W design and build efforts through FAT and field testing, including customer inputs and their relationship to our deliverables
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with project management scheduling tools (MS Project expertise preferred)
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills for client-facing role
Deadline-driven mindset with strong budget consciousness
Preferred
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience managing both hardware and software project components
Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
Multiple medical plan options, plus vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions, plus our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - giving you an ownership stake in Control Associates' success.
Opportunities for PMP certification support, ongoing training, and career advancement in project management leadership.
Company
Control Associates, Inc.
Control Associates is an industrial automation company that offers valve automation services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
S
Scott Shields
President & CEO
P
Philip Orsi
COO
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