Project Manager

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.