Why Join Cornerstone Controls?
At Cornerstone Controls, we value innovation, collaboration, and growth. By joining our team, you’re not just starting a job – you’re embarking on a career with significant growth opportunities. You’ll be working on high-profile digital projects across industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food & beverage. We invest in our people by offering access to industry-leading training and certifications, while fostering a collaborative work environment where your contributions directly impact our clients and the industries we serve.
Position Overview
We’re seeking a dynamic Project Manager with an IT background to lead customer-facing technology projects from kickoff to completion. This role begins hands-on, spending 3–6 months in the field to gain familiarity with our product and its installation processes. After on-boarding, the role transitions into full time project management, working directly with external customers and internal engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of infrastructure upgrades, system deployments, cybersecurity implementations and more.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead simultaneous IT projects (1–3 team members per project) focused on system administration, infrastructure upgrades, and cybersecurity installations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between external customers and our internal engineering staff, maintaining strong communication and accountability.
- Create and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Oversee installation and upgrade of technologies including :
- Windows Server & Desktop Operating Systems
- Active Directory, DNS
- Hyper-V Virtualization, Thin Clients
- Network design & physical installation.
- Emerson DeltaV Software
- Coordinate deployment of cybersecurity solutions such as endpoint protection, application control, backup / recovery systems, firewalls, and workstation hardening.
- Ensure project documentation, reporting, and issue resolution are handled efficiently.
Ideal Qualifications
3+ years in IT project management, preferably within infrastructure or system deployment environments.2+ years of direct employee supervision.Strong knowledge of Windows environments, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity principles.Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.Experience juggling multiple projects of short-to-mid duration.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.Willingness to travel infrequently for site visits and client meetings.Preferred Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.PMP or equivalent Project Management credential highly preferred.Technical certifications (e.g., Microsoft, CompTIA, etc.) a plus.Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.