**Overview**

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS) is currently seeking a skilled **Industrial Automation Project Manager** to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to **lead engineering and automation projects that directly impact efficiency and productivity for our customers in manufacturing** .

As our Technical Project Manager, you'll leverage your engineering expertise in automation systems and your project management knowledge to drive **complex automation projects from conception to completion.** You'll coordinate closely with technical sales, engineering, and procurement teams as well as suppliers and contractors to oversee project timelines and budgets, ensuring successful implementation of our automation solutions.

If you're ready to take your engineering knowledge and project management acumen to the next level, we want to hear from you!

**This role offers a remote work arrangement however travel to customer sites and AFS corporate facilities will be a necessary part of this position in order to gain understanding of project scope and requirements while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.**

**What you’ll do**

+ **Project Planning & Management** :

+ Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

+ Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure timely delivery

+ Coordinate with stakeholders (internal teams, suppliers, contractors, and clients) to define project requirements, deliverables, and expectations

+ Oversee risk management processes, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies

+ **Team Leadership & Coordination** :

+ Supervise and guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and support staff, ensuring effective collaboration and performance

+ Foster a positive and productive team environment by providing leadership, guidance, and training as necessary

+ Ensure seamless communication between project teams, management, and clients

+ **Technical Oversight** :

+ Manage the design, development, testing, and implementation of automation solutions, including Motor Control Centers (MMC's), Switchgear, PLC, SCADA, HMI, robotics, and control systems

+ Work closely with engineers to ensure technical specifications are met and troubleshooting is conducted efficiently during implementation

+ Ensure all automation systems meet safety standards, regulations, and industry best practices

+ **Client & Stakeholder Engagement** :

+ Maintain direct communication with clients to understand their needs, provide project updates, and manage expectations

+ Present project progress reports, technical solutions, and timelines to clients and senior management

+ Address client concerns, resolve issues, and manage change orders when necessary

+ **Budget & Resource Management** :

+ Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of automation solutions

+ Monitor resource allocation, ensuring adequate staffing and tools are available to meet project requirements

+ Approve vendor purchases, monitor costs, and manage procurement of automation hardware and software

+ **Quality Assurance & Compliance** :

+ Ensure adherence to quality standards in all stages of the project, from design to installation

+ Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, and maintainable

+ Conduct performance evaluations and audits, implementing corrective actions as necessary

+ **Post-Implementation Support** :

+ Ensure successful handover of the project to operations teams, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting as needed

+ Monitor the performance of installed automation systems and address any post-implementation issues

+ Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement and document lessons learned

**What you’ll bring**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation preferred) or a related field. A Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus

+ Minimum of 5-7 years in project management within the industrial automation sector

+ Strong knowledge of automation technologies (PLC, SCADA, robotics, control systems, etc.)

+ Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders

+ Ability to travel to customer sites and corporate AFS facilities as needed to assess scope and timeline of applicable projects and monitor progress to ensure on-time completion

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Expertise in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.)

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

+ Understanding of industrial safety standards and regulations

+ Ability to manage project budgets and resources effectively

**What we offer**

+ Annual salary of $125,000 to $130,000 per year with bonus potential commensurate with applicable engineering and industrial automation project management experience

+ Excellent health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance benefits

+ PTO plan with company paid holidays (7)

+ 401K with employer contribution

+ An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

**About GCG AFS**

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of light industry automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry.

_GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training._

_These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person._

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**Job Locations** _US-Remote_

**ID** _2024-1587_

**Category** _Engineering_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_