Project Manager II - Digital Plant

Vertech; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Bonus plan

Holiday party

Growth path

Remote work options

Work with senior engineers

Data center projects

Job summary

Vertech in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects in data center environments. This hands-on delivery leadership role requires coordinating controls engineers, panel shops, commissioning teams, vendors, and data center clients to drive execution and manage risk.

You will own full lifecycle from initiation to closeout, handle aggressive schedules, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while communicating clearly with engineers and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial automation.
• Experience leading projects involving PLCs, SCADA/HMI, panel fabrication, and field installation.
• Strong communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent automation projects with aggressive schedules.
• Lead delivery of SCADA systems, PLC control panels, and system integration.
• Drive projects through ambiguity and evolving requirements.
• Coordinate schedule, budget, change control, and risk management.
• Maintain client and stakeholder communication and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Ignition

SCADA/HMI

PLC programming

Job description

Location: United States Remote

Remote Status: Remote

Job Id:548

# of Openings:1

We are seeking an experiencedProject Managerto leadindustrial automation projectsfordata center environments. This role is responsible for leading and managing complex digital transformation projects within our manufacturing and plant operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving innovation in industrial environments.

This is ahands-on delivery leadership role, not a reporting-only PM position. You will work closely withcontrols engineers, panel shops, commissioning teams, vendors, and data center clientsto drive execution, manage risk, and keep projects moving forward.

Who We Are

At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage,

renewable energy, water and wastewater and more.

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles
• Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting
• Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan
• A really rad Holiday Party each year
• A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect
• A path for growth, a great culture, AND MORE!
• Work onmission-critical data center automation projects
• Partner with highly skilled automation engineers
• High level of ownership and impact
• Opportunity to grow intoSenior PM or Program Managerroles

What You Will Be Doing

Project Delivery & Execution

• Own full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Manage multiple concurrent automation projects with aggressive schedules
• Lead delivery of:
  • SCADA systems (including HMIs, historians, alarming)
  • PLC control panels and field I/O
  • PLC programming and system integration
  • Site commissioning and turnover
• Drive projects through ambiguity and evolving requirements

Schedule, Budget & Change Control

• Build and maintain integrated project schedules
• Track labor hours, material costs, and vendor spend
• Manage scope changes, change orders, and re-baseline plans as needed
• Forecast risks and resource needs early
• Maintain accountability for on-time and on-budget delivery

Technical Coordination

• Partner with controls engineers and designers to:
  • Align technical solutions with scope and schedule
  • Identify risks in architecture, panel builds, and commissioning
  • Resolve integration issues across PLCs, SCADA, networks, and field devices
• Translate technical detail into clear plans and customer communication

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers
• Lead project meetings and status reviews
• Manage expectations with data center stakeholders (operations, facilities, IT)
• Communicate risks, changes, and progress clearly and professionally

Risk & Quality Management

• Proactively identify technical, schedule, and site risks
• Ensure testing, FAT, SAT, and commissioning are planned and executed
• Maintain documentation and turnover packages

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years ofProject Management experiencein:
  • Industrial automation
  • Controls systems
  • Systems integration
• Experience managing projects involving:
  • PLC programming and control systems
  • SCADA / HMI platforms
  • Panel fabrication and field installation
• Changing or incomplete requirements
• Strong communication skills with bothengineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center automation experience(mission-critical facilities)
• Experience withIgnition
• Familiarity with:
  • Redundant PLC architectures
  • High-availability SCADA systems
  • Commissioning in live or partially live facilities
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification (preferred, not required)
• Background in controls engineering or automation (a plus, not required)