Automation Project Lead — Industrial Systems

Flow Control Group; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Employee referral programs

Job summary

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial automation projects, including design, building, and programming of complex control panels and pneumatic systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear communication between customers and internal departments to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include scheduling milestones, leading meetings, coordinating with engineering, production, and procurement, tracking invoices, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in industrial automation or manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams.
• Experience with procurement and production processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with PM tools like MS Project, MS Planner, and Monday.com.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Lead kickoff through project completion and collaborate with Production Manager on repeat builds.
• Schedule and lead meetings; ensure action items and plans are understood.
• Serve as main contact; align timelines with customer expectations.
• Identify resource needs and coordinate with management to address them.
• Review capacity with Production Manager and scheduling.
• Use PM software to improve management.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers for timely sourcing.
• Track invoicing and enforce payment plans.
• Coordinate shipping and delivery.
• Lead Change Request process for scope changes.
• Provide regular client updates via Teams/Email.
• Conduct post-project reviews for improvements and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

MS Project

MS Planner

Monday.com

Procurement knowledge

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

Monday.com

Job description

Tri-Phase Automation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee industrial automation projects, including design, building, and programming of complex control panels and pneumatic systems. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear communication between customers and internal departments to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include scheduling milestones, leading meetings, coordinating with engineering, production, and procurement, tracking invoices, and