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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading automation and control system projects, managing budgets, schedules, and risks while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety. Proficient in project management methodologies and fostering collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management CertificationIndustrial Automation ExperienceRisk Assessment and MitigationStrong Communication SkillsExperience with Emerson Ovation™ Systems
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementScope NegotiationTechnical CoordinationContinuous ImprovementProposal DevelopmentProject PlanningAutomation SolutionsEngineering Systems
Soft Skills
Customer Relationship ManagementCollaborationDecision MakingAutonomyCommitment to Quality
Tools & Technologies
DCS PlatformsPLC PlatformsAgile MethodologiesPMI-Based MethodologiesIntegrated Hardware/Software Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
PMP®PgMP®
Industry Keywords
Power GenerationWater/WastewaterRenewablesCritical InfrastructureIndustrial Technologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead automation and control system projects from initiation through closeout across power, water, and industrial markets
- Manage projects ranging from approximately $500,000 to $10 million or more, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and overall performance
- Serve as the primary customer contact and build strong customer relationships
- Lead contract, change order, and scope negotiations
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, field service, and commercial teams
- Monitor project progress and communicate status and risks proactively
- Drive actions to meet contractual, safety, cybersecurity, quality, and financial commitments
- Support proposal development and project planning through execution strategies, risk assessments, and delivery plans
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities and capture lessons learned
- Support business growth through follow-on work and service expansion
- Make day-to-day project decisions with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
- Advance project management practices, tools, and delivery frameworks
- Expand expertise in critical infrastructure and automation solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or another technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project engineering or project management environment
- Experience leading projects involving engineered systems or solutions, industrial technologies, or operational environments requiring technical coordination
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while managing changes and competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Ability to travel up to 20% in the United States
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Project management certification such as PMP®, PgMP®, or similar, or equivalent hands-on application of formal project management methodologies (preferred)
- Experience with industrial automation, integrated hardware/software systems, or engineered solutions (preferred)
- Familiarity with Emerson Ovation™ systems or other DCS/PLC platforms (preferred)
- Exposure to PMI-based, Agile, or hybrid project management methodologies in customer-facing environments (preferred)
- Experience in power generation, water/wastewater, renewables, or other critical infrastructure environments (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation leave
- Holiday leave
- Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
- Ongoing career development
- Inclusive workplace culture