Project Manager

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!Greatness takes continuous evolution.That\’s why we\’re bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation – pushing what\’s possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers\’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The RoleYou will be responsible for delivering excellence in project management by leading and managing the delivery of projects on time, to the required quality and within the allocated budget, including primary customer contact. This position reports to the Senior Director of Project Management and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a variety of projects to customer satisfaction, on time delivery with a \”beat the budget\” mindset while managing and mentoring the project team resources

Initiate and sustain project related documentation consistent with the Project workbook including Budget management, Labour forecasts, Risk Register, Schedule, Open Issues list, Change Management/ECO tracker, Lessons learned and Final acceptance testing.

Maintain a detailed schedule (MS Project for complex jobs) with a clearly identified Critical Path, ensuring the customer and project team are aware of related constraints.

Provide project leadership

Liaising directly with customers to understand their needs (commercial and technical)

Identify risk areas and generate a plan to mitigate them

Provide regular reporting to senior management and customer

Budget validation and control

Control all project changes that impact scope, schedule, budget or FAT/SAT Acceptance testing by using Convergix tools and systems to log initial change requests from the Customer or the project team. After requests are logged, follow the Convergix change management process to ensure proper resolution.

Hold project close out meeting to identify areas that were successful, or areas which need improvement

Additional Information:

Define key project milestones

Allocate sufficient resource to carry out the job

Co-ordinate all internal project actions/departments

Proactively ensure plan adherence by all participants

Ensure customer is kept up to date with progress

Ensure project plan and other documents are up to date

Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution

Project Management

Concept validation within budget

Co-ordinate between all technical departments to ensure all aspects of the project are under control (design, software, electrical etc.)

Ensure that the purchasing department is aware of the schedule and knows the target delivery dates

Manage the build team (electrical & mechanical) ensuring milestones are visible and reachable

Ensure quality standards are maintained for all aspects

Ensure the work area is kept safe and tidy

Ensure regular updates are given to the Convergix build team

Lead machine debug and commissioning

Identify material or resource shortages

Schedule/supervise machine strip down, shipping and installation including on site management at customer premises

Ensure completion of final actions/snag lists from customer

Identify problems/issues in advance and plan resolution

Qualifications and Experience

Strong project management experience within a relevant industry (engineering)

Demonstrable evidence of successful project delivery on a multiple project and multi-disciplinary team basis

Understanding of capital equipment engineering systems / automation

Of degree calibre with a project management aptitude.

Working knowledge and practical application of project management planning methodologies and tools preferred.

Commercial awareness with contractual as well as project experience / knowledge

Hunger for success, personal drive and motivation – a proactive can-do attitude.

Communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, within the team, wider business and suppliers.

Ability to organise, prioritise and maintain relevant information to support the business.

Sound analytical skills, good problem solver.

Organised and able to multi-task in a demanding environment, comfortable to operate under pressure, to lead and or be part of a team.

Excellent customer service and relationship building skills.

Creative ability to develop new ideas and implement improvements.

Experience within the automation industry is highly preferred

PMP certification or similar is highly desirable

Perks of Being Part of the TeamHere at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

Company Pension

Life Cover

Income Protection

Annual leave

Profit Sharing

What does CONVERGIX value?Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

Integrity – Respect, Transparency, Commitment

Excellence – Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication

Passion – Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

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