High-Impact Project Manager, Distributed Control Systems

Novaspect; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401K with 6% company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health & wellness benefits

Student debt & tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Novaspect, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Distributed Control Systems in Schaumburg, IL. You will own project scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality, coordinating cross‑functional interfaces to deliver complex process automation projects.

Requires a BS degree and 3–6 years of PM experience with strong analytical skills. You will drive risk mitigation, stakeholder communications, and proposal development in a fast paced, customer‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required and 3–6 years in project management or related role.
• Extensive experience in managing medium to large projects.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.
• Solid understanding of DCS systems and their role in planning and execution.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Owns project scope, deliverables, schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Develops plans and budgets to guide project execution.
• Coordinates interfaces across technical and organizational teams.
• Manages multiple projects, ensuring on‑time delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Implements change, scope, schedule and risk management strategies.
• Maintains stakeholder communications and updates on risk and issues.
• Leads proposal development and supports sales pursuits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management tools

Stakeholder management

DCS knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Novaspect, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Distributed Control Systems in Schaumburg, IL. You will own project scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality, coordinating cross‑functional interfaces to deliver complex process automation projects.

Requires a BS degree and 3–6 years of PM experience with strong analytical skills. You will drive risk mitigation, stakeholder communications, and proposal development in a fast paced, customer‑oriented environment.