Senior Automation Project Manager

Thermo-Systems-LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Thermo Systems, a global control systems integrator, is seeking a Project Manager to deliver automation projects across energy, life sciences, and mission-critical sectors. You will lead cross-functional teams through gate-based stages, coordinating engineering, procurement, and field services to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

Responsibilities include ensuring gate readiness, developing execution plans, and acting as the primary customer interface while promoting safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, PM, Business or related technical field.
• 5+ years managing complex industrial or systems integration projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and project documentation on active job sites.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Exposure to automation or mission critical infrastructure environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects through defined project phases from execution start through commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure gate readiness by completing required deliverables and securing approvals prior to advancing.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with PMO standards.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, software, and field services.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and change control.
• Provide accurate and timely project reporting using standardized PMO tools.
• Support installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities as required.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermo Systems, a global control systems integrator, is seeking a Project Manager to deliver automation projects across energy, life sciences, and mission-critical sectors. You will lead cross-functional teams through gate-based stages, coordinating engineering, procurement, and field services to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets.

Responsibilities include ensuring gate readiness, developing execution plans, and acting as the primary customer interface while promoting safety and quality.