A leader is someone who can get people to do things that they could not otherwise do. They stretch people to make them better, help them achieve their goals, and help them be proud of the work that they do. Our Automation Managers are responsible for the overall success of a group of engineers and programmers and work alongside other managers and project managers to keep Vertech and their teams successful. The product that Vertech sells is the time of its team members so managing and developing those team members is a huge part to our success. If you love to lead and know industrial automation, we have an amazing role for you! Who We Are At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater and more. Top Reasons to Work with Us Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE! What You Will Be Doing Maintain a world class team by ensuring team members embrace Vertech culture and core values, maintain relevant technical skills, partnership with HR on hiring and performance management processes, and more Ensure your automation team stays profitable through oversight of key projects your team members are involved in Ensure the efficient use of Vertech team members across projects Continuously improve processes and procedures to ensure consistency and reliability of solutions for customer Team members maintain technologically current and relevant skillsets. Team is adequately staffed with the right skill-sets for current and upcoming projects. What You Need for this Position Bachelor of Science in an engineering related field (or 3 years of related engineering experience) Fifteen years’ technical experience Seven years’ experience in industrial automation 3+ years of leadership experience, accountable for the success of a team of direct reports Knowledge of controls/SCADA in a data center environment is a plus