About the role

  • Project Manager at ATS Industrial Automation managing complex automation projects from purchase order to customer acceptance. Leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of complex, high-value automation projects from purchase order through to final installation and customer acceptance
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams spanning engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and commissioning to drive project performance and achieve critical milestones
  • Balance strategic oversight with hands-on coordination to manage risk, resolve challenges, and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Responsible for customer satisfaction and regular contact with key customer representative(s)
  • Develop Project Plan and oversee project schedule development including identification of all critical path activities
  • Lead assessment and identification of project risks and develop/manage Risk Mitigation Plan(s)
  • Prepare accurate financial and resource forecasts and reports as required by ATS Management
  • Drive accountability by ensuring all project deliverables are accomplished and necessary customer approvals for project closure are obtained
  • Ensure adequate technical staff are assigned to all project tasks when needed
  • Conduct regular team communications meetings to ensure project goals and milestones are understood and challenges are communicated and overcome
  • Manage projects and project teams in accordance with all applicable ATS procedures
  • Ensure compliance with ATS and Legal standards regarding Health & Safety for all project activities

Requirements

  • Post-secondary College Diploma, Engineering Degree or equivalent; specializing in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Controls Engineering
  • PMP Certification is an asset
  • Willingness to obtain PMP Certification within 2 years of start date is a requirement
  • Minimum of five years’ experience working with multi-disciplined project teams, preferably in an automation or systems integration environment
  • Experience managing a project portfolio of in excess of $5M at any time or individual projects of $3M or greater with a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and construction team
  • Practical working understanding of factory automation tools and processes covering such area as: PLC’s, robotics, automated manufacturing, or similar
  • Exceptional manufacturing or process engineering background, superior technical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills
  • Ability to work effectively with Customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead others and to complete related management tasks on time.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salaries
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Overtime pay
  • Employee bonus
  • RSP matching
  • Employee Share Purchase Program
  • Treat days
  • Gourmet coffee and beverages
  • Subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Professional growth and development opportunities through internal career opportunities and educational reimbursement program

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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