Senior Control Systems Project Manager

PLC & SCADA Upgrade Projects | Adelaide

Embedded Expertise is partnering with a major mining organisation to recruit a Senior Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade projects within a complex operational environment.

This role requires a strong background in industrial automation and control systems, combined with proven project delivery experience. You will lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA end-of-life replacement projects and brownfield modifications, working closely with engineering, operations and maintenance stakeholders through design, implementation and commissioning phases.

Projects are typically valued between $2M and $5M and involve multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technology vendors.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role is well suited to a control systems or automation professional who has transitioned into project management and enjoys leading technically complex projects within live operational environments. A strong understanding of industrial control systems is important, as the role requires regular engagement with engineering teams, operations personnel and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade and replacement projects
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks and communications
• Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, vendors and site stakeholders
• Oversee project activities through design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Facilitate risk management activities and support project governance requirements
• Plan and coordinate work within shutdown and operational constraints
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and change management processes
• Maintain effective engagement with operational, technical and project stakeholders

About You

Essential Requirements

• 10+ years' experience working within industrial control systems environments
• 5+ years' experience in Project Management or project delivery roles
• Proven experience delivering projects valued between $2M and $5M
• Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA and Operational Technology environments
• Demonstrated capability across cost, schedule, scope, resource, communication and risk management
• Experience delivering projects within mining or heavy industrial environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant engineering, automation or technical qualification (degree or diploma)

Desirable Experience

• Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
• PlantPAx
• AVEVA Plant SCADA
• Primavera P6 scheduling
• Experience chairing risk assessment workshops
• Shutdown planning and execution experience
• Brownfield project delivery and commissioning experience

What's on Offer

• Adelaide-based position
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Some site travel during project execution
• Long-term project opportunities
• Collaborative project delivery environment
• Competitive remuneration package