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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Overview

Open roles520+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSiemens
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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AbbVie
Project Engineering Manager- Automation
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AbbVie
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Project Engineering Manager- Automation
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$125k - $237k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
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Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Clayton, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Truist
Senior Security Engineer - Certificate Automation Engineer
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Truist
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Senior Security Engineer - Certificate Automation Engineer
Truist
Greensboro, North Carolina
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Corpay
VP, Global Engineering and Automation Enablement
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Corpay
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VP, Global Engineering and Automation Enablement
Corpay
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
10,000+

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AbbVie
Senior Scientist, siRNA Screening Automation and Molecular Analytics
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Senior Scientist, siRNA Screening Automation and Molecular Analytics
AbbVie
Worcester, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
$110k - $209k/yr
Master's degree in molecular biology
10,000+

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Senior Level Automation Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Siemens
    Siemens28
  • Apple
    Apple18
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific17
  • Jabil
    Jabil11
  • Humana
    Humana10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services99
  • Technology & Software93
  • Electronics & Hardware51
  • Distribution & Wholesale33
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals29

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.