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Project Manager

Lewis Center, OH 43035

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 56134173 Compensation: $100000-150000 / year

Job Description

Project Manager – Automation 

Lewis Center, OH 43035
$120K–$150K (DOE)
20–40% Travel

About the Role
Lead mission-critical automation projects in one of the most technically demanding industries.
This role is ideal for a Project Manager who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and can drive projects from concept through commissioning with precision, accountability, and a strong safety mindset.
You’ll act as the key link between engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do
• Lead full lifecycle automation projects (concept → commissioning)
• Build and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources
• Serve as the primary customer-facing contact
• Ensure compliance with strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (controls, mechanical, robotics, validation)
• Manage risk, scope changes, and issue resolution proactively
• Oversee vendors, procurement, and subcontractors
• Drive key milestones: design reviews, FAT, SAT, commissioning
• Deliver clear status updates and executive-level reporting

What You Bring
• 5+ years of project management experience in engineering/automation
• Background in nuclear, energy, or highly regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Proven ability with budgets, schedules, and resource planning
• Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have
• Familiarity with nuclear quality standards (NQA-1)
• PMP certification (or equivalent)
• Experience in custom automation, robotics, or controls integration
• Background managing capital equipment or turnkey systems
• Exposure to safety-critical systems and validation

Why This Role
• Lead high-impact, technically complex projects
• Work in a high-visibility role with leadership and customers
• Join a collaborative, engineering-driven team
• Strong growth potential within large-scale automation programs

Meet Your Recruiter

Liz Galvan

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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