Control Systems PM — Flexible/Remote-Ready, Mackay-based

Embedded Expertise; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Embedded Expertise is seeking a Mackay-based Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of OT and control system initiatives on a 12-month contract with extension potential. You will work closely with operations, engineering and production teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and aligned with business goals.

You will coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage scope, budget and risks, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring governance and robust reporting across

Qualifications

• Experience delivering control systems, automation, or OT projects.
• Strong project execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work with production planning and operations teams.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Experience in mining, resources, or heavy industry.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• PM qualifications or certifications highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of control systems and automation projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and reporting.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with production and engineering teams.
• Facilitate planning and align with production objectives.
• Oversee contractors and vendors.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Support governance, documentation, and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Control systems

Automation

Project execution

Stakeholder management

SCADA/PLC

Industrial automation

Mining experience

Leadership

Education

PM certification

Job description

Embedded Expertise is seeking a Mackay-based Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of OT and control system initiatives on a 12-month contract with extension potential. You will work closely with operations, engineering and production teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and aligned with business goals.

You will coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage scope, budget and risks, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring governance and robust reporting across