Project Manager
28 days ago
Roselle
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Roselle, New Jersey/Long Beach, CA(5 Days Onsite) Duration: Full-time/Contract to Hire Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead technology-driven initiatives for port and terminal environments. This role will manage cross-functional projects involving Terminal Operating Systems (TOS), Equipment Control Systems (ECS), industrial automation, and secure IT/OT integrations. The ideal candidate brings strong delivery discipline, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on experience coordinating complex port technologies from planning through execution. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end project delivery for port and terminal technology initiatives, from scope definition through implementation and go-live., • Manage projects involving TOS platforms, Equipment Control Systems (ECS), and integration with PLC/SCADA-controlled equipment., • Coordinate system integrations using APIs, middleware platforms, and OPC UA to enable real-time data exchange between IT and OT systems., • Oversee deployment and coordination of industrial networks, including 5G and wireless infrastructure, supporting terminal operations and automation., • Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure design and implementation across IT/OT environments, aligning with enterprise security standards., • Manage vendors, system integrators, and technology partners delivering automation, networking, and software solutions., • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and status reporting for executive stakeholders., • Support testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities in live port environments., • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements during implementation., • Act as the primary liaison between engineering, IT, operations, and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications • 7+ years of project management experience delivering complex technology or infrastructure projects., • Proven experience working in ports, terminals, marine, logistics, or industrial environments., • Hands-on exposure to:, • Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) (e.g., Navis N4, Tideworks, TSB), • Equipment Control Systems (ECS), • PLC/SCADA systems and industrial automation, • API and middleware integrations, • OPC UA and industrial data protocols, • 5G / wireless industrial networks, • Cybersecurity concepts for IT/OT environments, • Strong understanding of hybrid IT/OT architectures and system dependencies., • Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators., • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills • PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification., • Experience with port automation, yard equipment, or crane systems., • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) in industrial environments., • Knowledge of safety-critical systems and operational technology governance.