Project Manager II - Advanced Analytical Systems Integration

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation is seeking a senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end ICSS and Advanced Analytical Systems projects in a global, fast-paced environment. You will drive scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with customers and internal teams, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, executive communication, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, procurement, and field service teams, including international partners.

Qualifications

• Leadership and cross-functional team coordination experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to executive audiences.
• PM capabilities including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of ICSS/advanced analytical systems projects across full lifecycle.
• Define and manage scope, schedules, budgets and resources with customers and teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed execution plans with WBS, cost forecasts, and allocations.
• Ensure on-time, on-scope, within-budget delivery while optimizing profitability.
• Monitor performance, implement corrective actions, and provide status updates.
• Coordinate multiple projects with remote and international teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline

ISO 9001 Quality Management System awareness

Job description

Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex Advanced Analytical Systems Integration and ICSS projects across the full lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration, testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, startup, and service handover.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets and resource plans in collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, including work breakdown structures, cost forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget while optimizing profitability and cash flow.
• Monitor performance against plan, implement corrective actions, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including coordination with remote and international teams.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, cost control, cash flow, and contract claims.
• Drive margin improvement through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and efficient execution.
• Lead change order development, scoping, risk assessment, negotiation, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, commercial requirements, and risk management practices.
• Support proposal development and pre-award activities, including specification review, scope definition, cost estimates, execution strategy, schedule development, and risk assessment.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, build strong relationships, and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Lead project reviews, status meetings, and reporting to maintain transparency on progress, risks, and performance.
• Proactively resolve issues and identify opportunities for contract growth or scope expansion based on customer needs.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical & Quality Leadership

• Lead projects involving analyzer systems integration, gas chromatographs, sample conditioning systems, TDLS, CEMS, process analyzers, field instrumentation, analyzer shelters, and packaged analyzer systems.
• Apply working knowledge of hazardous area classifications, industrial networking, DCS, PLC, SIS, and SCADA interfaces.
• Ensure adherence to Yokogawa standards, project quality plans, and ISO procedures.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, system architecture, procurement activities, manufacturing integration, technical execution, and system acceptance.
• Participate in and oversee design reviews, FAT and SAT to ensure successful system delivery and acceptance.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and project closeout activities are completed.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, manufacturing, field service, and internal support functions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to project team members.
• Ensure alignment, accountability, communication, and effective collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Ensure availability of required resources, tools, and training to achieve project objectives.

Required Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently while effectively communicating progress, risks, financial performance, and results to leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present project updates to customers and senior management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, contracts, and resource management.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, cost control, cash flow, and margin optimization.
• Ability to manage project changes, negotiations, and contract-related matters effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute proejct strategies that meet both customer and business objectives.
• Experience with project reporting, performance tracking, and executive-level presentations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8-15 years of experience in ICSS/DCS, process control systems, industrial automation, analytical systems integration, process analyzers, instrumentation, or engineered systems projects.
• 5-8 years of experience in project management and execution, including EPC engagement, contract management, resource management, and customer-facing engineering projects.
• Experience with EPC or EPCM organizations and projects serving LNG, refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or energy industries.
• Working knowledge of analyzer systems integration, process analytical technology, gas chromatography, sample conditioning systems, CEMS, TDLS, and hazardous area requirements.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System awareness.
• Experience in Project and System Design Engineering Packages and related Software
• Experience working with international teams and diverse cultures.
• Current U.S. work authorization without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP training and certification.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect. Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.