Industrial Automation Project Manager - Drive Tech & Profit

Synergy Staffing; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Staffing seeks a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of industrial automation and systems integration projects for manufacturing customers. This hands-on, customer-facing role requires strong financial and project management skills, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to safety standards.

The role emphasizes customer relationships, project profitability, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial automation projects and systems integration.
• Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of project contracts, change orders, and commercial considerations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, not direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Own the successful delivery of multiple automation projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, milestones, and resource plans.
• Monitor performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, manage change orders, and implement corrective actions.

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Synergy Staffing seeks a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of industrial automation and systems integration projects for manufacturing customers. This hands-on, customer-facing role requires strong financial and project management skills, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to safety standards.

The role emphasizes customer relationships, project profitability, and effective communication with stakeholders.