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# Programming Manager

- **Company:** Keystone Engineering Group
- **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, Programming Environments, Rslogix, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/c049c8db-8d6e-47c6-bd07-3c3be426085b/programming-manager

## About the Role

* 10+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, SCADA/HMI, or related controls work; a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Computer Science, or related technology preferred.
 * Demonstrated experience in the water and wastewater industry strongly preferred.
 * Experience in leading, mentoring, or managing technical personnel and experience in project management.
 * Demonstrated experience with control system startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and field implementation.
 * Strong proficiency with automation hardware including Allen Bradley and Schneider Electric Modicon.
 * Strong proficiency with automation software including VTScada, Ignition, Wonderware and Factory Talk.
 * Possesses the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues.
 * Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to teach others effective methods for resolving problems.
 * Strong interpersonal skills, approachability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust while maintaining accountability.
 * Ability to recognize and address technical and behavioral issues early and have difficult conversations professionally and constructively.
 * Ability to coach and develop employees while maintaining clear expectations, accountability, and appropriate follow-through.
 * Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure field and customer environments and respond to issues in a timely manner, including outside regular business hours when required.
 * Ability to prioritize, delegate, coach, and develop employees toward greater independence.
 * Excellent time management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
 * Ability to work effectively with employees of varying experience levels and adapt training and mentoring approaches to individual needs.
 * Ability to travel to project sites and work directly alongside programming personnel during startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and other field activities.

## Description

* Oversees programming workload balance, prioritization, resource allocation, and scheduling.
 * Reviews programming work as needed and enforces programming standards in coordination with the QAQC Manager.
 * Leads, mentors, and develops programmers with emphasis on technical growth, confidence, accountability, and independence.
 * Develops and maintains structured training and development plans for new and existing programmers and identifies future technical leaders.
 * Provides hands-on coaching during active projects, startups, commissioning, field troubleshooting, and other high-pressure situations.
 * Identifies technical, behavioral, communication, and performance concerns early; addresses them directly and constructively and establishes clear expectations for improvement.
 * Participates in interviewing, performance reviews, performance management, and progressive discipline as required.
 * Conducts regular one-on-one meetings and quarterly employee goal meetings and works with department leadership on employee development.
 * Serves as a primary technical resource for PLC programming, SCADA/HMI, controls, troubleshooting, equipment configuration, and project-related technical issues.
 * Completes programming, troubleshooting, equipment configuration, I/O checkout, startup, and commissioning activities as required.
 * Provides onsite assistance and mentorship to clients, engineers, vendors, owners, and project personnel as needed.
 * Assists in prioritizing employee response to client emergencies and participates in emergency service response as needed.
 * Assists the QAQC Manager with quality control reviews, program testing, and identification of recurring technical or quality issues.
 * Works with Project Managers and clients to resolve technical issues, support successful project execution, maintain relationships, and identify new business opportunities.
 * Reviews and assists the QAQC Manager with Virtual Machines, programming environments, and required software.
 * Approves department timesheets, expense reports, and PTO requests.