Automation Lead & Project Manager - Onsite in Concord

Piper Companies; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Automation Lead / Project Manager for a major manufacturing and packaging initiative in Concord, NC. You will act as the primary liaison between automation vendors and site stakeholders, driving simulator activities and delivering on project timelines for a 6-8 month engagement beginning January 2027.

The role demands 7+ years in automation project leadership, strong vendor coordination, and deep knowledge of process automation and clean utilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading automation projects in manufacturing/packaging environments.
• Experience managing automation vendors and third-party engineering firms.
• Strong understanding of process automation, clean utilities, and manufacturing equipment systems.
• Experience coordinating simulator testing, commissioning, qualification, or startup activities.
• Proven project management experience with schedules, resources and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Process Controls, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate simulator activities to support project execution and system readiness.
• Oversee automation firms responsible for clean utilities, process equipment, and related automation scopes.
• Partner with site teams to review, approve, and complete project documentation.
• Serve as the primary interface between automation vendors and the project team.
• Manage project schedules, resource planning, action item tracking, and overall automation execution.
• Facilitate communication among engineering, operations, quality, and automation stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines.
• Ensure automation activities align with project objectives and site standards.

Skills

Automation leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Simulator testing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Piper Companies seeks an Automation Lead / Project Manager for a major manufacturing and packaging initiative in Concord, NC. You will act as the primary liaison between automation vendors and site stakeholders, driving simulator activities and delivering on project timelines for a 6-8 month engagement beginning January 2027.

The role demands 7+ years in automation project leadership, strong vendor coordination, and deep knowledge of process automation and clean utilities.