Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Oversee projects related to the deployment of industrial equipment, electrical systems, and automation technologies.

• Ensure seamless integration with both shop floor operations and corporate systems (Level 3 – e.g., MES/ERP).

• Maintain compliance with project scope, timelines, budget, quality standards, and technical specifications.

• Include all phases of commissioning and start-up.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics).

• A postgraduate degree or MBA in Project Management is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in industrial automation projects, including PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.

• Experience integrating with Level 2 systems (e.g., SCADA/supervisory systems, historians, MES).

• Practical experience in commissioning, start-up, and plant ramp-up activities.

• Familiarity with a manufacturing environment or shop floor operations.

• Experience collaborating with industrial equipment suppliers.

• Understanding of automation architecture and OT/IT integration.

• Familiarity with desirable technologies: PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric), supervisory/SCADA systems, MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk), industrial protocols (Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC), Industry 4.0 and IIoT concepts, and foundational knowledge of industrial cybersecurity.

• Proficient in schedule planning and control using tools like MS Project or similar.

• Experience in scope management and change control processes.

• Ability to manage technical and operational risks.

• Competence in financial management, including CAPEX, cost control, and margin analysis.

• Experience in contract and vendor management.

• Leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams (engineering, software, electrical, mechanical).

• Ability to lead technical and executive meetings.

• Management experience in the commissioning and technical acceptance phase (SAT/FAT).

• Familiarity with FEL methodology.

• Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology is preferred.

• Proficient in English (Advanced/Fluent).

• Willingness to travel as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Meal/food voucher of R$ 32.00 per day provided via flash card.

• Monthly home office stipend of R$ 100.00 and flexible working hours.

• Transportation allowance available for those working at Vetta's office.

• Health plan through SulAmérica and dental coverage via Bradesco, with options to add dependents.

• Access to WellHub, TotalPass, and UniCamente for comprehensive health and wellness support.

• Participation in a discounts and rewards program offering savings at various retailers.

• Extended maternity and paternity leave policies.

• Profit-sharing (PLR) based on the union agreement.

• Paid day off for birthdays.

• No formal dress code enforced.

• Continuous training and development incentive programs available.

• Employee referral program to encourage talent acquisition.