Project Manager, Industrial Automation Control Systems

| GrayMatter |; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

Employer paid short term disability & 

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid

Additional benefits available such as长

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Project Manager to lead the GrayMatter Services team across multi-site engagements. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and communications with clients to ensure project success and margins.

The role requires MES experience, automation know-how, and PMP certification where possible. You will coordinate with engineers, vendors, and customers to ensure on-time delivery, quality results, and strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including requirements gathering, vendor selection, and system integration.
• Experience managing automation/control system projects required.
• Strong knowledge with estimating systems and MS Project/GANTT charts.
• Experience as an Engineer with industrial automation projects and services required.
• Experience with SCADA, Instrumentation, Controls, HMI and PLC projects is required.
• Project management skills (PMI training, PMP Certification).
• Excellent customer service attitude, attention to detail, high level of organizational skills, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.
• Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the execution of projects in line with project scope.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients - manage customer scope expectations
• Management and preparation of project schedules, budgets and change orders
• Allocating available resources to properly complete project work efficiently and effectively. Forecasting project financial and resource needs
• Enter and review data in the project management system including budget reviews, cost review, timecards, expenses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with project technical leads to identify work/task breakdown structure to achieve successful project execution

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

GANTT charts

Job description

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that’s where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

Project Manager

This position is responsible for all facets of project management for the GrayMatter Services team. The Project Manager serves as the main point of contact on projects for GrayMatter clients. This position is responsible for managing the project budget and schedule, scheduling resources, managing tasks, and ensuring scope adherence during project work. Overall, the Project Manager works diligently to ensure that their assigned projects deliver success for our customers while meeting margin targets.

Please Note: This position can be located in Philadelphia, PA, Newark, DE or Virginia.

General Job Duties

• Responsible for managing the execution of projects in line with project scope.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients - manage customer scope expectations
• Management and preparation of project schedules, budgets and change orders
• Allocating available resources to properly complete project work efficiently and effectively. Forecasting project financial and resource needs
• Enter and review data in the project management system including budget reviews, cost review, timecards, expenses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with project technical leads to identify work/task breakdown structure to achieve successful project execution

Knowledge, skills and experience needed

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including requirements gathering, vendor selection, and system integration
• Experience managing automation/control system projects required
• Strong knowledge with estimating systems and MS Project/GANTT charts
• Experience as an Engineer with industrial automation projects and services required
• Experience with SCADA, Instrumentation, Controls, HMI and PLC projects is required
• Project management skills (PMI training, PMP Certification)
• Excellent customer service attitude, attention to detail, high level of organizational skills, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA