Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Linamar Corporation Full time

Project Manager - Automation

Position Summary:

As an Automation Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing various automation projects within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation, develop project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure successful implementation of automation initiatives. Your role will involve managing project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations while driving efficiency and process improvements through automation solutions at manufacturing locations in Guelph and Mexico. This role is part of the Automation Engineering department reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager.

Performance Expectations:

  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including tasks, timelines, resource allocation, and milestones for automation projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with various teams (e.g., Manufacturing, Quality IT, operations, finance) to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
  • Foster effective communication among team members to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and progress.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effective solutions.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through automation implementation.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and address issues that may impact project timelines or deliverables.
  • Facilitate regular team (APQP) meetings and other recurring or ad-hoc meetings, including regular reporting of project status to senior management, highlighting cost, timelines, critical path analysis and risks.
  • Participate and support mechanical, electrical and automation design reviews.
  • Evaluate and select automation tools, technologies, and vendors that align with project goals.
  • Maintain thorough project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and lessons learned.
  • Prepare regular reports for management to communicate project status, achievements, and challenges.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience in a manufacturing of OEM mobile or industrial equipment preferred.
  • Possess excellent Leadership skills to motivate team members, resolve conflicts, and escalate issues as
  • required.
  • Possess excellent time management skills and ability to self-manage effectively.
  • Possess excellent analytical / critical thinking skill to help facilitate decisions affecting the project.
  • Possess excellent communication and presentation skills for project status reporting to senior management.
  • and other stakeholders.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all applicable software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office including
  • Project).
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience with automated control systems (Controls programming and design using Rockwell Studio5000, FTStudio, Omron, ABB robots, Fanuc robots, etc.)
  • Knowledge of robotic welding is an asset.
  • Project management certification (PMP), degree qualified (engineering / technical degree preferable).

Why Skyjack:

  • Opportunities to grow your career.
  • Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
  • Social committees and sports teams.
  • Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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