PLC & SCADA Upgrade Projects | Adelaide

Embedded Expertise is partnering with a major mining organisation to recruit a Senior Control Systems Project Manager to lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade projects within a complex operational environment.

This role requires a strong background in industrial automation and control systems, combined with proven project delivery experience. You will lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA end-of-life replacement projects and brownfield modifications, working closely with engineering, operations and maintenance stakeholders through design, implementation and commissioning phases.

Projects are typically valued between $2M and $5M and involve multidisciplinary teams, contractors and technology vendors.

Who This Role Will Suit

This role is well suited to a control systems or automation professional who has transitioned into project management and enjoys leading technically complex projects within live operational environments. A strong understanding of industrial control systems is important, as the role requires regular engagement with engineering teams, operations personnel and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of PLC and SCADA upgrade and replacement projects
- Manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks and communications
- Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, vendors and site stakeholders
- Oversee project activities through design, implementation, testing, commissioning and handover




- Facilitate risk management activities and support project governance requirements
- Plan and coordinate work within shutdown and operational constraints
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality and change management processes
- Maintain effective engagement with operational, technical and project stakeholders

About You

Essential Requirements

- 10+ years' experience working within industrial control systems environments
- 5+ years' experience in Project Management or project delivery roles
- Proven experience delivering projects valued between $2M and $5M
- Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA and Operational Technology environments
- Demonstrated capability across cost, schedule, scope, resource, communication and risk management
- Experience delivering projects within mining or heavy industrial environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Relevant engineering, automation or technical qualification (degree or diploma)

Desirable Experience

- Rockwell Automation PLC platforms
- PlantPAx
- AVEVA Plant SCADA
- Primavera P6 scheduling
- Experience chairing risk assessment workshops
- Shutdown planning and execution experience
- Brownfield project delivery and commissioning experience

What's on Offer

- Adelaide-based position
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Some site travel during project execution
- Long-term project opportunities
- Cooperative project delivery environment
- Competitive remuneration package

📌 Senior Control Systems Project Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Embedded Expertise
📍 Adelaide