Project Manager, Automation & Controls

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Schaumburg, IL

17d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree
• 3-6 years of experience in project management or a related role
• Extensive experience in managing medium to large projects
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and techniques
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively
• Solid understanding of DCS systems and their role in project planning and execution
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication

Responsibilities

• Works with limited oversight and occasional guidance from more experienced Project Managers
• Overall accountability for project scope, deliverables schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Develops project plans and budgets to guide the execution of the project.
• Coordinates and directs technical and organizational interfaces to execute the project plan
• Manages multiple projects of increasing complexity, ensuring they stay on track, meet goals, and align with business needs
• Displays moderate to level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies
• Manages stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between internal teams, customers, suppliers, Emerson divisions, EPCs, and Impact Partners
• Manages project execution within Novaspect project methodology, coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring successful implementation of process automation systems
• Independently identifies, analyzes, and manages project risks and issues, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on scope, schedule, and budget
• Proactively manages project communications, ensuring clear, timely, and effective updates to all stakeholders, including risk and issue reporting
• Leads proposal development efforts and actively engages in sales pursuits, collaborating with technical and sales teams to develop competitive solutions
• Manages customer relationships, proactively addressing project needs and ensuring successful execution through effective communication and issue resolution

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level