SCADA Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager oversees end-to-end delivery of software and industrial system implementation projects, ensuring solutions are deployed, integrated with operational environments, adopted by users, and aligned with business objectives. Manages full project lifecycle from scoping, planning, vendor coordination, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, to stabilization, with strong focus on enterprise systems and shopfloor/OT integration (e.g., SCADA, machine connectivity, manufacturing systems).

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle software and industrial system implementation projects, including requirements confirmation, solution design validation, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Develop project plans, timelines, scope, and deliverables based on business and operational needs, including phased rollout for machine connectivity; monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to meet schedule and budget.
• Manage implementation of enterprise and industrial systems such as ERP modules, MES, SCADA, workflow automation, CRM, analytics platforms, WMS and custom manufacturing solutions.
• Oversee SCADA and OT system implementation including OT servers and workstations setup, high availability design, system integration and interfaces, access control and cybersecurity compliance.
• Drive machine data connectivity initiatives, define phased machine onboarding, and coordinate integration design covering APIs, data flows, interfaces, and interoperability across IT and OT systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, manufacturing/operations, IT, Data, QA, Infrastructure and external partners; facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, system design discussions and UAT sessions with OT/production stakeholders.
• Manage system integrators, SCADA vendors and consultants; track deliverables, SLAs, support agreements and validate vendor-proposed technical designs against enterprise architecture and cybersecurity standards.
• Oversee test planning, execution, defect resolution, cutover planning, system migration, production readiness and go-live activities with minimal disruption; support change management, user training and adoption for shopfloor users.
• Maintain RAID logs, status reports, project documentation and governance records; communicate progress, risks and integration impacts to stakeholders and leadership.
• Track budget, spending and ROI for digital and industrial initiatives; align resource planning and prioritization for phased machine connectivity and system rollout.
• Explore and evaluate solution options for manufacturing systems (e.g., master data and parameter management); recommend scalable, secure architecture and drive continuous improvement in system performance and integration capability.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of project management experience with strong focus on software implementation and industrial/OT system integration.
• Proven delivery of enterprise and manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, CRM, WMS, BI/analytics, automation, or custom applications).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile or hybrid delivery models; system integration concepts (APIs, interfaces, data flows); testing processes and release management.
• Experience with IT/OT integration and industrial environments preferred; familiarity with SCADA systems, machine connectivity or shopfloor digitalization is highly desirable.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, access control and high availability concepts in enterprise and OT environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and vendor coordination skills; ability to bridge business, IT and operations requirements effectively.

Success Indicators

• On-time, on-budget delivery of software and industrial system solutions.
• Stable and secure integration between enterprise systems and shopfloor/OT environments.
• Smooth go-live with minimal operational disruption and high user adoption.
• Successful implementation of machine connectivity and data integration initiatives.
• Accurate translation of business and operational needs into implemented system capabilities.