Senior Automation Project Manager – Remote

Blue Signal; Leeds; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager to drive transformative automation initiatives in Leeds. This fully remote role offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits while managing multimillion-dollar projects in mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in industrial automation and proven project management abilities, working alongside dynamic teams to optimize project outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

Signing and retention bonuses.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching.

Generous PTO and holidays.

Paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in industrial automation.
• 4+ years leading large-scale automation projects.
• Steel technical expertise in building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead large-scale automation projects from design to turnover.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and profitability.
• Engage stakeholders with executive-level reporting.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Controls Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM 360

Procore

PLC

SCADA

AI-driven predictive tools

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Client:

Blue Signal

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

A rapidly expanding leader in critical infrastructure is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager – Remote to drive transformative automation initiatives across large-scale data environments. This high-impact position is ideal for a dynamic engineering leader ready to own multimillion-dollar project portfolios in mission-critical sectors. With initiatives backed by next-gen technology and strategic growth investments, this is a pivotal career opportunity to lead innovation in automation systems and delivery excellence.

This Role Offers:

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

Signing and retention bonuses.

Fully remote role with travel aligned to project phases.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.

Company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions and brokerage flexibility.

Generous PTO, company holidays, and extended year-end break.

Paid parental leave and professional development reimbursement after one year.

Focus:

Spearhead the end-to-end lifecycle of large-scale automation and controls projects, from conceptual design through to turnover.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including controls engineers, construction managers, and IT/OT professionals.

Manage project schedules, budget oversight, and profitability analysis across diverse high-capital projects.

Engage stakeholders through executive-level reporting, client interfacing, and steering committee participation.

Introduce and drive adoption of BIM 360, Procore, AI-driven predictive tools, and digital twin technology to optimize project outcomes.

Support mentoring and development of junior PMs and technical staff.

Skill Set:

8+ years in industrial automation or controls engineering, with 4+ years leading large-scale automation projects (preferably in mission-critical environments such as Tier III/IV data centers).

Deep technical expertise in building automation systems (BAS), PLC, and SCADA platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, Niagara).

Proven ability managing complex program deliverables across electrical, HVAC, and IT infrastructure.

Strong familiarity with industry codes and safety regulations, including NFPA 70E.

Effective communicator and project leader, experienced in distributed teams and remote collaboration.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent military or field-based experience.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom