Senior Control Systems Project Manager

Embedded Expertise; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adelaide-based

Hybrid work

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Embedded Expertise in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Control Systems Project Manager to lead PLC and SCADA upgrade projects within a live mining environment. You will drive end-to-end delivery from design through commissioning, coordinating engineering teams, contractors and vendors.

The role requires 10+ years in industrial control systems and 5+ years in project delivery, with experience on projects valued at $2M–$5M and a strong OT/PLC/SCADA background. Hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial control systems environments
• 5+ years in project management or delivery roles
• Experience delivering projects valued between $2M and $5M
• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA and OT environments
• Experience in mining or heavy industrial environments
• Engineering/automation qualification (degree or diploma)
• Stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade and replacement projects
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks and communications
• Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, vendors and site stakeholders
• Oversee project activities through design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Facilitate risk management activities and support project governance requirements
• Plan and coordinate work within shutdown and operational constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and change management processes
• Maintain effective engagement with operational, technical and project stakeholders

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Industrial automation

Risk management

Communication

Shutdown planning

Education

Engineering/Automation degree or diploma

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

PlantPAx

Job description

PLC & SCADA Upgrade Projects | Adelaide
Embedded Expertise is partnering with a major mining organisation to recruit a Senior Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade projects within a complex operational environment.
This role requires a strong background in industrial automation and control systems, combined with proven project delivery experience. You will lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA end-of-life replacement projects and brownfield modifications, working closely with engineering, operations and maintenance stakeholders through design, implementation and commissioning phases.
Projects are typically valued between $2M and $5M and involve multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technology vendors.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role is well suited to a control systems or automation professional who has transitioned into project management and enjoys leading technically complex projects within live operational environments. A strong understanding of industrial control systems is important, as the role requires regular engagement with engineering teams, operations personnel and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade and replacement projects
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks and communications
• Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, vendors and site stakeholders
• Oversee project activities through design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Facilitate risk management activities and support project governance requirements
• Plan and coordinate work within shutdown and operational constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and change management processes
• Maintain effective engagement with operational, technical and project stakeholders

About You

• 10+ years' experience working within industrial control systems environments
• 5+ years' experience in Project Management or project delivery roles
• Proven experience delivering projects valued between $2M and $5M
• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA and Operational Technology environments
• Demonstrated capability across cost, schedule, scope, resource, communication and risk management
• Experience delivering projects within mining or heavy industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant engineering, automation or technical qualification (degree or diploma)
• Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
• PlantPAx
• Experience chairing risk assessment workshops
• Shutdown planning and execution experience
• Brownfield project delivery and commissioning experience

What's on Offer

• Adelaide-based position
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Competitive remuneration package