Project Manager II - Digital Plant

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial automation projects for data 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 a hands-on delivery leadership role, not a reporting-only PM position. You will work closely with controls engineers, panel shops, commissioning teams, vendors, and data center clients to 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 on mission-critical data center automation projects

Partner with highly skilled automation engineers

High level of ownership and impact

Clear delivery accountability

Opportunity to grow into Senior PM or Program Manager roles

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 of Project Management experience in:

Industrial automation

Controls systems

Systems integration

Experience managing projects involving:

PLC programming and control systems

SCADA / HMI platforms

Panel fabrication and field installation

Proven success delivering projects under:

Tight deadlines

Changing or incomplete requirements

Strong communication skills with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-expectation environments

Preferred Qualifications

Data center automation experience (mission-critical facilities)

Experience with Ignition

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)