PROGRAM MANAGER

Reporting to the VP of Engineering the Program Manager will coordinate a variety of projects including but not limited to: Sales Engineering, Engineering Projects, R&D, Product Development, and Internal Projects.

The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural born leader, you will have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Program Managers are essential in achieving company goals and growth by helping projects to stay focused on the outcome, on schedule, and on spec.

The day-to-day duties will vary project to project, but responsibilities look something like this:

• Assigns resources to their projects alongside the VP of Engineering
• Obtains approval for project plans in accordance with scope, budget, and work order
• Produces and obtains approvals for all Tier 1 deliverables with support for simulations and concept visualizations
• Provide percent complete for tasks deliverables weekly for all projects
• Guides, directs, manages engineering team members to successfully complete all engineering deliverables, internal reviews, and customer approvals
• Review and obtain approvals for all program deliverables
• Chairs all internal and customer Tier reviews and buy-offs.
• Oversees and assists onsite teams, contractors, suppliers
• Works onsite when necessary to address technical, client management or team performance issues
• Accountable for quality of engineering work and margin realization
• Participate in employee discipline process
• Negotiate and obtain approvals for customer changes
• When assigned, support sales and solutioning activities and solutioning tiered deliverables.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities amongst current clients and projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience with automation projects and systems
• Experience with equipment build and integration
• Knowledge of ABB Robots, Siemens PLCs & Rockwell PLCs preferred
• Legally eligible to work in both Canada andthe United States
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel

CORPORATE VALUES

Be Positive

• You approach situations with a sense of optimism
• You tend to look for the good in each situation
• You can deal with situations in a constructive manner
• You generally expect favorable outcomes

Be Proactive

• You approach situations with sense of personal responsibility
• You demonstrate a sense of urgency and will not hesitate to take the initiative
• You can identify what is likely to happen and take the appropriate actions when needed

Always Add Value

• You strive to be your customer’s go-to problem solving resource
• You are quick to aid those who are in need
• You have a reputation for consistently meeting and exceeding expectations in a quality manner