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Industrial Automation Project ManagerPowerhouse Controls Ltd • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
Industrial Automation Project Manager

Industrial Automation Project Manager

Powerhouse Controls Ltd • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Industrial Automation Project Manager at Powerhouse Controls Ltd.

Location : Hybrid / Remote

Type : Full-Time

Position Overview

We’re looking for a technically fluent, operationally sharp Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact deployments within our Digital Transformation Group (DTG). This isn’t a task-tracking role—it’s an outcome ownership position . You’ll guide the delivery of our flagship interoperability platform (NEXIA), modular SCADA / data systems, and advanced automation solutions across manufacturing and logistics.

You’ll operate at the center of everything—connecting software, deployment, product, and customer teams. Your mission : turn bold ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions that deliver real value to real people.

Why Join Us?

We’re building a great team with an awesome culture! Below are more perks :

  • Health / Dental Benefits
  • Increased Vacation
  • Profit Sharing
  • Birthdays off with pay
  • Flexible work hours
  • Fitness incentive
  • Career development
  • Social and Team building events
  • Charitable donation matching
  • RRSP / 401K Matching
  • AAA / CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

Project Delivery

  • Lead full‑lifecycle project delivery—from kickoff to lessons learned—for NEXIA, SCADA, middleware, and OT system deployments.
  • Conduct plan and design reviews, manage implementation milestones, oversee customer handoff, and support transition to the service team.
  • Stakeholder Coordination

  • Act as the central coordinator across DTG functions : Product, Implementation, Services, and Business Development.
  • Act as the voice of the customer to identify gaps in our product offering or opportunities to act on unrealized potential within a customer’s process or facility.
  • Guide technical alignment between system capabilities and customer expectations.
  • Scope Management

  • Prevent scope creep through proactive discovery, documentation, and clear communication of project deliverables.
  • Ensure all required work is captured, resourced, and aligned with the client’s success criteria.
  • Lead internal and external conversations to evaluate impact, negotiate changes, and driver timely approvals for change orders.
  • Generate and qualify new leads discovered through project execution, feeding them into the sales funnel.
  • Advocate for the client’s long‑term success by recommending solution extensions when justified by ROI or operational value.
  • Ensure scope decisions are traceable and communicated across all relevant teams (delivery, sales, product, service).
  • Culture & Standardization

  • Champion DTG’s culture of curiosity, clarity, accountability, and grit in every project.
  • Identify repeatable patterns and lead standardization across deployments.
  • Coaching & Mentorship

  • Coach internal and external stakeholders—modeling fearless execution and human‑first problem‑solving.
  • Note : The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

    What You Bring

    Must‑Have

  • 5+ years in project management within industrial automation, systems integration, or digital transformation.
  • Technical fluency in SCADA, PLC, OT / IT systems, IIoT architecture, or software deployments.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical and executive levels.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites and partner locations.
  • Nice-to-Have

  • Experience with AGVs / AMRs, industrial orchestration platforms, or hybrid product-service models.
  • Familiarity with Agile, hybrid PM frameworks, or PMP certification.
  • Exposure to middleware, MES, ERP, or system interoperability projects.
  • Opportunity Awaits

    If you’re ready for empowering industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company that’s redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future where innovation and excellence drive success. Apply Today!

    We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

    Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier‑free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the process, please contact our recruitment team.

    Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Project Management and Information Technology
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