Project Manager in Cambridge

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences. We don’t follow the trends; we set them! Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team, a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history. We are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world.

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects from concept to completion. As a Project Manager, you'll be the driving force behind multi-million dollar initiatives - ensuring quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership, risk management, and delivering results, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Compensation: $96,000 to $132,000 CAD Annually
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Working on challenging engineering projects
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation

Job Description

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale automation projects <$10M in combined volume in order to provide a quality machine, on time and under budget.
• Leads the project team to execute projects on schedule, at or below budget delivering the contracted scope of work to all applicable codes and standards.
• Key customer contact for assigned projects. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Maintain regular contact (verbal and written) with key customer representative(s) ensuring all key project events and issues are documented in writing.
• Manage project risks including assessment and identification of risks, develop and implement risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee project schedule development and identify all critical path activities. Manage project resources. Ensure that adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks.
• Working with the financial analyst, ensure all billings and invoicing is submitted on time. Ensure all project deliverables are accomplished and supporting documentation is prepared for each project milestone payment.
• Prepare accurate financial and resource forecasts. Prepare reports as required by ATS Management.
• Encourages and mentors employees to ensure that the build team’s morale and efficiency is maintained at the highest level.
• Ensure project teams follow the required procedures. Conduct regular team meetings and issue weekly project updates to the project team.
• Ensure that all project activities are conducted in accordance with ATS and Legal standards. Ensure that a PSHSR is prepared and acted upon.
• Pro-actively handle customer concerns. Elevate customer issues when required to the next level of ATS management.
• Attend the project status meeting as requested by the Program Manager and/or Director, Project Management.
• Ensure customer caused/requested changes are executed by the team only after receipt of customer agreement.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering; Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Must have experience managing automation projects in excess of $5 million with multiple disciplinary teams.
• Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and construction team.
• Must have acted in a leading role with a minimum of three years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
• Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
• An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.
• Must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.

Key Attributes

• Leadership
• Negotiator / Dealmaker
• Problem solver
• Customer skills (management, satisfaction, relationship building)
• Technical Business knowledge and experience

Health, Safety & Environmental

All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

• We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people.
• What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world!
• INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do.
• We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development.
• We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization. ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability.