Control Systems Project Managers - Brisbane, Australia

We have an urgent opening for "Control Systems Project Manager " role in Brisbane - Queensland, Australia.

Role – Control Systems Project Manager

Location – Brisbane - Queensland, Australia.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (with potential extension)

JOBDESCRIPTION:-

About the Role

- We are seeking experienced Control Systems Project Managers to lead and deliver industrial automation and control system initiatives within a major mining and resources environment. The successful candidates will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, effective, and successful delivery of control system upgrades, enhancements, and deployment projects.
- The role requires strong project management capabilities combined with practical understanding of industrial control systems, including Citect SCADA , Siemens PLCs , and Rockwell Automation PLCs . Previous experience within mining, processing plants, heavy industry, or operational technology (OT) environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of Control Systems projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, operations, vendors, and site personnel.
- Oversee control system upgrades, migrations, and integration activities.
- Ensure adherence to operational, safety, and cybersecurity standards.




- Facilitate project governance activities including status reporting, issue management, and executive updates.
- Manage contractor and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support commissioning, testing, cutover planning, and operational readiness activities.
- Engage with site stakeholders and travel to operational sites as required.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons-learned initiatives across project delivery.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

Technical Knowledge

- Working knowledge of:
- Citect SCADA
- Siemens PLC Platforms
- Rockwell Automation PLC Platforms

- Understanding of industrial control systems architecture and operational technology environments.
- Familiarity with automation systems, communications networks, and plant control infrastructure.

Project Management

- Minimum 8+ years of project management experience delivering industrial or control systems projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects in mining, energy, manufacturing, utilities, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
- Proven track record delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget

Preferred Qualifications

- Engineering or related degree
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification
- Mining/resource sector experience.

Key Competencies

- Leadership, risk management, vendor management, communication, safety focus and problem solving.

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