Automation Project Manager

For over 50 years, Armo-Tool has been a family owned and operated business. Now in our third generation, we have earned a reputation built on providing complete "one-stop" precision tooling solutions, from the design stage to the beginning of production. Our over 50-year history of building long-term relationships with manufacturing companies throughout North America is based on a focus on service and repeatable quality. While our industry does rely on continuous investment in precision machinery and design systems, our success depends on the unique skills, knowledge, and hard work of our employees. Their importance in achieving our mission is reflected in every aspect of our operation. Also working with Abuma Manufacturing Limited, Abuma is a recognized specialist in contract manufacturing. Utilizing the metal fabrication industries latest high-tech manufacturing equipment, we offer quality, repeatability, delivery and on target pricing for our clients. **General Description**: The Project Manager is responsible for the management of automation projects from concept through to customer validation and sign-off of deliverables. They are responsible for maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders to drive towards the on-time delivery of projects. **Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities** - Typical duties will include but not be limited to the following:_ - Review project scope - Create kick-off documentation - Communicate project timing, scope, and deliverables to internal operations teams and external customers - Build timelines to follow automation process plan - Ensure constant communication regarding timeline updates or changes to project deliverables - Maintain open issue documentation to ensure project success - Capture approvals via sign-off documentation for various project milestones - Provide and maintain timing documentation for procurement department - Communicate with finance teams to notify of payment milestones - Lead the planning and implementation of project - Define project tasks and resource requirements - Develop full scale project plans - Track project deliverables using appropriate tools (Project Binder) - Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders - Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions - Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs - Project evaluations and assessment of results - Implement lean activities - Health & safety **Education and Experience** - **At least 3 years of experience managing custom industrial automation projects**: - Qualification in project management or equivalent - Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management - Knowledge of project management techniques and tools - Direct work experience in project management capacity - Proven experience in people management - Proven experience in strategic planning - Proven experience in risk management - Proven experience in change management - Proficient in project management software* **Key Competencies** - Critical thinking and problem solving skills - Strong skills in planning and organizing - Decision-making - Communication skills - Influencing and leading - Delegation - Teamwork - Negotiation - Conflict management - Adaptability - Stress tolerance - We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._ **Benefits**: - Company events - Dental care - Disability insurance - Extended health care - Life insurance - On-site parking - RRSP match - Vision care - Wellness program Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Application question(s): - What is your current wage expectation? **Experience**: - managing industrial automation projects: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person