Technical Project/Program Manager- Automation (E4) - Austin, TX, United States
$96,000 - $132,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 28 May 2026 by the employer.
About the role
Lead cross-functional projects that enable automation, process improvement, and operational excellence in manufacturing operations within the Automation Technology Group. This onsite role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of automation projects from requirements gathering and vendor coordination to implementation, testing, and production handoff.
What you'll do
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites. - Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with engineering, operations, IT, and cross-functional teams including controls engineers, mechanical engineers, and software developers. - Track and manage timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies across all phases of the project lifecycle. - Work closely with automation vendors and system integrators to manage deliverables, facilitate design reviews, and oversee FAT/SAT testing and commissioning. - Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, schedules, risk registers, and status reports. - Support validation, change management, and documentation processes in compliance with industry and company standards while applying lean, Six Sigma, or Agile principles.
What you'll need
- Strong understanding of manufacturing automation systems, including robotics, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and/or IoT technologies. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. - Familiarity with project management methodologies, including PMP, Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall. - Experience in analyzing business processes to identify automation, control, and data connectivity opportunities while assessing financial trade-offs. - Technical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve automation, control, and data connectivity challenges.
Nice to have
- Manufacturing industry experience. - Automation experience at or with system integrators. - Vision systems for guided robotics and/or inspection. - Ability to lead multiple projects supporting multiple Business Units. - IoT product architecture. - PMP certification.
Skills: automation, process improvement, manufacturing operations, project management