Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Vantage Consulting Research Triangle Park, NC Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $170,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Chemical Engineering Microsoft Office Attention to detail Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Managing projects Financial management Electrical Engineering Stakeholder management Full Job Description Join a leading systems integration company where your project management expertise will drive innovation in regulated industries across the Research Triangle Park area. Project Manager (Systems Integration & Automation)

Title:

Senior Project Manager Position Type:

Direct Hire Location:

Greater RTP Area, North Carolina (Remote / Hybrid)

Travel:

Remote with up to 30% local travel to customer sites in Raleigh, NC Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Project Manager with a strong technical background in systems integration and automation engineering. In this role, you will operate primarily from a dedicated home office, providing leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams. You will manage the entire project lifecycle for our clients in process-based, regulated industries across the greater Research Triangle Park (RTP) area. Key Responsibilities As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving project success from initiation through closure.

Your core duties will include:

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

Coordinate directly with multiple internal and external stakeholders, clients, and vendors. Lead meetings, track action items, manage deliverables, and prioritise tasks

Lifecycle Management:

Oversee all project phases, including budget management, scope definition, resource allocation, procurement, risk assessment, and safety compliance

Estimates & Proposals:

Interface with customers and technical teams to determine requirements. Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and utilise internal tools to generate accurate project estimates

Project Administration:

Maintain and update project progress using online management tools (e.g., Avaza, SharePoint, Microsoft Lists)

Financial Oversight:

Partner with the administrative team to review and approve weekly timesheets and assist with month-end invoice preparation to ensure billing accuracy

Education & Experience Degree:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline). Equivalent proven work experience will be considered

Project Management:

5+ years of dedicated project management experience

Technical Background:

5+ years of experience in automation engineering, design, or systems integration. Worked with/or have knowledge of DCS, PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications

Industry Expertise:

Proven experience working within process-based industries (Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, or Food & Beverage) and validated/regulated environments Skills & Core Competencies Exceptional attention to detail and strong self-motivation Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, prioritise workloads, and provide timely updates Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Interested or want to know more? Please apply through Indeed.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Cell phone reimbursement Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Research Triangle Park, NC