Automation & Field Service Operations Lead

The Sterling Choice; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is partnering with an Automation & Intelligence business in Tomball, TX to hire an Operations Manager who will lead Project Management, Applications Engineering and Field Service, coordinating delivery and customer relations.

This senior role requires 8–10+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, and a track record of managing engineering and field teams, with travel up to 25% and a focus on profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in industrial automation / controls / systems integration.
• Experience leading engineering, project and/or field service teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials and profitability.
• Customer-facing leadership experience.
• Water/wastewater experience preferred.
• Engineering, Business, Construction or Operations degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of automation projects across delivery, schedule, profitability and quality.
• Lead resource and capacity planning across PM, Engineering and Field Service.
• Monitor project financials, forecasting, cost and change orders.
• Identify and resolve operational/project risks.
• Lead and develop local teams.
• Build strong customer relationships and support repeat business.
• Drive improvements across processes, workflows and operational performance.

Skills

Project leadership

Operations management

Customer relationships

Water/wastewater experience

Education

Engineering/Business/Construction/Operations degree preferred

Job description

The Sterling Choice is partnering with an Automation & Intelligence business in Tomball, TX to hire an Operations Manager who will lead Project Management, Applications Engineering and Field Service, coordinating delivery and customer relations.

This senior role requires 8–10+ years in industrial automation, strong leadership, and a track record of managing engineering and field teams, with travel up to 25% and a focus on profitability and operational excellence.