Automation Project Manager

About the role

The Automation Project Manager is a cross-functional leader responsible for the overall success of the Solutions Projects. This includes initial scope/requirements definition and estimating, technical management of the solution, and project management from order receipt to closure. The role ensures projects adhere to Faith Technologies Solutions' Group Best Practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports the proposal process as the Application Engineer, under the direction of department leaders.
• Architects and finalizes the primary solution strategy.
• Utilizes internal and external Subject-Matter-Experts as needed to ensure the proposed solution is properly defined according to customer requirements, company best practices, and industry standards.
• Defines and documents solution requirements which will become the basis for executing and managing the project.
• Develops the project estimate, utilizing internal and external resources as required, ensuring business targets are met.
• Leads the Technical Management Of The Solution.
• Develops the detailed solution requirements.
• Develops the solution Block Diagram(s).
• Develops the solution Theory of Operation.
• Develops the solution Verification Test Plan.
• Scope Management:
• Ensures the solution meets the project (technical and business) requirements.
• Identifies and executes project Change Orders for all out-of-scope items.
• Financial Management (Budget):
• Responsible for project profit and loss.
• Ensures project meets financial targets using various methods to gather and analyze data along with taking appropriate action(s).
• Communicates project status to the client.
• Schedule Management:
• Develops and maintains a project WBS and schedule with tasks, resources, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensures resources are assigned to tasks and collaborates with other department leaders/managers, holding them accountable to meet and maintain commitments.
• Quality Management:
• Ensures the Solution meets the project requirements and customer satisfaction.
• Conducts project closeout/success review and applies best practices forward.
• Communication Management:
• With both internal and external (client, vendors, etc.) customers.
• Risk Management:
• Procurement Management.
• Documentation Management.
• Assists with the development of the Solutions' business best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: Eight (8) years' experience in:
  • The design of industrial automation control systems;
  • The design of building automation control systems;
  • The design of power/energy automation control systems (multiple distributed energy resources preferred);
• Three (3) years' experience managing industrial, building, or power/energy automation projects including budget, scope, and schedule responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Travel: Up to 30% nationwide.
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; however, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Benefits

FTI provides industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; however, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.