Senior Level Automation Project Manager Jobs
Senior level automation project manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of setting program direction, owning delivery outcomes, and leading the cross-functional teams that execute complex automation initiatives. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Provide leadership and direction for a site’s engineering department or group. Direct a staff of engineers and/or Supervisors. Interpret site directives and apply advanced scientific knowledge, automation engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to define engineering strategy, continuous improvement and capital projects. Lead department or group personnel development, building and supporting a culture of high performance. Ensure adherence to policy/procedures related to Engineering Standards/Specifications, EHS, quality, and GMP manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Set, direct, and control all department and financial goals, budget and objectives for the engineering area assigned.
- Drive and lead the engineering automation department to meet the site/engineering business strategies; accountable for cost center expenses, project budgets, and delivery of projects to support required plant/facility projects and programs.
- Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fall back strategies.
- Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes.
- Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
- Recommend and implement business strategies and engineering controls to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive world-class performance.
- Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to define action plans, timelines and budgets for project goals, and manage/plan/assign engineering resources required for execution.
- Analyzes business forces (customers, suppliers, competitors, technologies, government regulations) in major markets to identify trends and recommend responses. Independently executes, and/or directs others in the execution of: the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying novel engineering therories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline.
- Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence. Advanced degree in a technical field preferred.
- Experience working in Automation required
- 8+ years’ experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proved project management skills.
- Progressively increased responsibility and performance as a supervisor, department manager in multiple areas of Operations.
- Post-graduate degree may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
- Business acumen coupled with leadership experience is required to drive high performance.
Additional Information
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The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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Senior Level Automation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level automation project manager job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of full-cycle automation programs, not just task execution. Candidates who stand out can point to specific outcomes they drove, such as scaled deployments, measurable efficiency gains, or frameworks they built from scratch. Experience leading cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and translating business requirements into technical roadmaps gives applicants a clear edge over generalist project managers.
Which companies hire senior level automation project managers?
Companies hiring senior level automation project managers right now include Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises running enterprise-wide automation programs, technology solution providers, and manufacturers investing in industrial process modernization.
Are there remote senior level automation project manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 27% of senior level automation project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting strong demand for experienced program leaders who can coordinate distributed teams. Roles tied to physical plant operations or hardware deployment are more likely to require on-site presence.
What makes an automation project manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership rather than task management. At this stage, professionals set technical direction, define governance frameworks, and are accountable for portfolio-wide outcomes. They mentor mid-level project managers, serve as the primary escalation point for stakeholders, and often shape how automation strategy connects to broader business objectives, well beyond executing a defined project plan.
Which industries hire the most senior level automation project managers?
Senior level automation project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate at a scale where automation programs require dedicated senior leadership to manage complexity, governance, and cross-organizational alignment.