Automation Program Manager — Industrial Controls & MES

Synergy Staffing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects from scope to completion. You will manage schedules, budgets and change orders while aligning with client expectations and technical leads to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, strong experience with automation/controls, MES, SCADA and PLC projects, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering or related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management
• Experience managing automation/control system projects
• Strong knowledge with estimating systems and MS Project/GANTT charts
• Experience with industrial automation projects and MES
• Experience with SCADA, Instrumentation, Controls, HMI and PLC projects
• Excellent customer service attitude, attention to detail, high level of organizational skills, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the execution of projects in line with project scope.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients - manage customer scope expectations
• Management and preparation of project schedules, budgets and change orders
• Allocating available resources to properly complete project work efficiently and effectively Forecasting project financial and resource needs
• Enter and review data in the project management system including budget reviews, cost review, timecards, expenses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with project technical leads to identify work/task breakdown structure to achieve successful project execution

Skills

Project management

Automation/control systems

Industrial automation

SCADA/Instrumentation/Controls/HMI/PLC

Customer service & communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Gantt charts

Job description

Synergy Staffing in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects from scope to completion. You will manage schedules, budgets and change orders while aligning with client expectations and technical leads to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, strong experience with automation/controls, MES, SCADA and PLC projects, and excellent communication skills.