Project Manager
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Overview
Compensation
$160,000-$200,000/year
Job Description
Senior Project Manager (2 Openings) Remote
Industrial Manufacturing | Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)
NOT AN IT PROJECT MANAGER
Total Cash Compensation: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)
We are hiring two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial transformation initiatives across North America.
These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex, multi-site projects ranging from $1M–$35M in scope — including plant consolidations, closures, asset transfers, commissioning, and strategic operational changes.
One of the two hires must be fully bilingual (Spanish/English) at a near-native level and will play a key leadership role in major Mexico-based initiatives.
? Location & Travel
- Remote-based, but preference for candidates near a major airport hub:
- Chicago (Oak Brook area preferred)
- Atlanta
- Northern NJ
- Charlotte
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- ~50% travel (primarily U.S. and Mexico)
- Mexico consolidation project will require significant on-site presence
? Role Breakdown
1?? Senior Project Manager – Mexico Focus (Bilingual Required)
- Must be fully fluent in Spanish (near-native) and English
- Leading consolidation of manufacturing operations in Mexico (including Mexico City)
- Heavy interaction with:
- Government officials and permitting authorities
- Regulatory bodies
- Executive leadership
- Local plant teams
- Managing plant combinations, downsizing, ramp-ups, union considerations, and public-facing sensitivity
- Supporting supply chain stabilization and staffing transitions
This individual will represent the organization at a high level and must be confident operating in politically and operationally sensitive environments.
2?? Senior Project Manager – North America Focus
- Leading plant consolidations, CapEx initiatives, commissioning/decommissioning, and asset reclamation across the U.S.
- Managing projects involving:
- Greenfield and brownfield operations
- Real estate and environmental/regulatory complexity
- Equipment transfers and operational ramp-ups
- Overseeing multiple concurrent projects (3–4 at a time)
Experience from automotive, heavy industrial, metal processing, or plastics manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
? What They’re Looking For
- 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial environments
- Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
- Background in:
- Plant shutdowns & closures
- Asset transfer/reclamation
- Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
- Mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations
- CapEx project oversight
- Exposure to regulatory, environmental, financial, and workforce-related complexity
- Ability to be hands-on in plants while presenting effectively to executive leadership
- Experience from organizations with strong, structured project management cultures preferred
- Education open (Engineering, Finance, Accounting, etc.)
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #inauto
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This job at Sterling Engineering, Inc. is located in Oak Brook, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $160,000 and $200,000 per year.
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