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Thermo Systems

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1998

⚡ Energy

Automation • Engineering • Energy

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, providing world-class automation solutions within the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The company excels in managing and delivering turnkey projects to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners while also specializing in customized solutions for end-users. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Thermo Systems focuses on delivering high-quality automation services that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various industries.

📋 Description

• Own delivery performance across a portfolio of programs/projects, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, margin, and customer satisfaction. • Lead execution from project kickoff through closeout, ensuring readiness, planning discipline, and effective handoffs. • Drive consistent, predictable outcomes across multiple concurrent programs. • Serve as the executive-level customer interface for delivery. • Establish governance cadence including steering committees and executive reviews. • Communicate progress, risks, and decisions with clarity and transparency. • Build strong, trusted relationships with customer stakeholders. • Lead cross-functional execution across Project Management, Engineering, Electrical, Panel Fabrication, Supply Chain, Quality, Installation, Finance, and Commissioning. • Align internal teams around delivery strategy, priorities, and performance expectations. • Ensure effective coordination across office, shop, and field environments. • Partner with Commercial teams to ensure seamless transition from pre-award to execution. • Translate scope, assumptions, and estimates into executable delivery strategies. • Ensure commitments are realistic, risk-balanced, and aligned with customer expectations. • Establish and maintain program controls including integrated schedules and cost tracking. • Drive cost-to-complete (CTC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) forecasting accuracy. • Monitor financial performance, margin, and cash flow across programs. • Ensure consistent portfolio-level reporting and performance visibility. • Lead program-level risk, issue, and dependency management. • Establish escalation paths and drive timely decision-making. • Maintain strong scope and change control practices. • Ensure proper documentation and commercial alignment of changes. • Protect margin and improve financial outcomes through disciplined execution. • Champion a strong safety and quality culture across all phases of execution. • Reinforce compliance with Thermo Systems standards and processes. • Lead retrospectives and root-cause analysis to improve delivery performance. • Drive improvements in estimating, engineering execution, field productivity, and commissioning outcomes. • Coach and develop Program Managers, Project Managers, and functional leaders. • Strengthen leadership capability across delivery teams. • Build a scalable, high-performing program delivery organization.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a technical or business discipline (or equivalent experience). • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience delivering complex, customer-facing programs/projects. • Experience leading programs with field installation, commissioning, and start-up components. • Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent, high-value programs. • PMP or equivalent program/project management certification. • Strong experience in controls systems integration (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, industrial networking, instrumentation, electrical systems). • Executive presence with the ability to influence customer and internal leadership. • Proven financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting (CTC/EAC), and margin management. • Strong program controls and operational discipline. • Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution. • Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to travel regularly to customer sites. • Experience in Thermo Systems core markets (energy, life sciences, manufacturing, mission critical, or industrial sectors). • Familiarity with regulated environments requiring formal documentation and quality systems.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity • 401(k) with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options • Paid time off and sick leave • Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support • In-house and external technical training opportunities • Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects • A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork