Senior Automation Project Leader - Global Travel

Thermo Systems LLC.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Excellent health/dental/vision plans

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement and credential |

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through commissioning on site. You will drive scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated technical and commercial risk.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services, and delivering predictable outcomes using a stage-gate delivery model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years managing complex industrial, engineering, automation, or systems integration projects.
• Experience with multi-discipline projects including engineering, field execution, and commissioning.
• Structured project delivery experience; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through closeout.
• Develop integrated project execution plans, schedules, and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting accuracy, cost tracking, and change management.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery objectives.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, scopes of work, and project execution alignment.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, and system turnover activities.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and deliverables meet company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Forecasting

Risk management

Multi-tasking

Organization

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

PMP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Thermo Systems LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex automation and control system integration projects from proposal through commissioning on site. You will drive scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety while managing elevated technical and commercial risk.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, coordinating engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services, and delivering predictable outcomes using a stage-gate delivery model.