Project Manager III (non-IT)

About this role

The Fountain Group
is a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking an
--------Automation Project Manager
for a prominent client of ours. This position is in
REMOTE with 25% Travel Required.
Details for the position are as follows:


Automation Project Manager


Location:
Fully Remote (U.S.)


Travel:
Up to 25% (Domestic & International; occasional travel to North Chicago, IL for internal meetings)


Duration:
12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)


Schedule:
Monday - Friday | Standard Business Hours


Position Overview
Our client is seeking an
Automation Project Manager
to lead and coordinate a high-profile digital manufacturing initiative focused on implementing a
Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL)
across multiple manufacturing sites. This role will drive project execution, planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to support the successful deployment of manufacturing automation technologies.


Working closely with global digital transformation teams, site leadership, engineering, manufacturing, and system integration partners, the Automation Project Manager will ensure projects remain on schedule, risks are proactively managed, and implementation standards are consistently applied across multiple locations.


This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with experience supporting
manufacturing automation, SCADA/MES systems, digital transformation, or industrial automation projects
within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution for the global Shop Floor Integration Layer (SIL) program across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, resource plans, and implementation timelines.
• Collaborate with site project managers to tailor deployment plans based on site-spec...