Automation Project Manager

Summary

We are recruiting for an Automation Project Manager who will be responsible for the execution of the entire automation scope of projects, with a large focus on Process and Safety Systems across all project components, and facilities.  This role allows the incumbent the challenge of delivering a holistic OnePlant Automation Solution, from sensor to cloud, for large industrial facilities across a broad set of industries.  Reporting to the Manager, Operations - Systems, Software & Solutions, you will lead a team to successfully deliver engineering design, configuration, integration, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning and start-up, and handover to Lifecycle services.

Working directly with customers, EPCs, OEMs and other third-party contractors, the successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, directing local and remote project teams.  A key focus for this role will include customer relationship management, risk management and contract/interface management. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Customer relationship management and satisfaction
• Project risk identification and management
• Contract and interface management
• Managing scope, cost, schedule, integrated change control and quality in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Accountable for project financials and reporting
• Engaging with project pursuit personnel (Business Development and Sales) to produce quality proposals that allow for seamless transition to project execution
• Provide leadership for the lifecycle of a project from sales handover to delivery of a quality solution, delivered to the Customer on time and on budget
• Accountable for engineering and design resources to ensure project scope is met
• Influencing project stakeholders to produce results in the best interest of the Customer and Spartan
• Experience with automation solutions, continuous historians, enterprise solutions, cloud connectivity, IT/OT and cybersecurity
• Experience with electrical systems, control panels, modular buildings, and integration of these components into a complete solution
• Interfacing and leading Spartan’s manufacturing team, outsourced entities, and third-party contractors to produce a quality solution
• Strong collaboration with internal and external project stakeholders

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences or similar with P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation, or diploma in Engineering with CET or RET designation
• Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification required
• Expert-level knowledge of project management processes, industry business drivers and customer relations
• Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Program Management Professional (PMI-PgMP) considered assets
• Agile Project Management/Certification considered an asset
• 12+ years relevant industry experience
• 5+ years acting as a Senior Project Manager
• Proven record managing increasingly complex projects with successful customer outcomes
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team environment and work to timelines
• Strong negotiating skills; exceptional verbal and written communication
• Extensive and exceptional customer relationship/service practices
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to effectively work in team environment
• High-level technical skills and willingness to learn
• Proven organization and prioritization abilities
• Entrepreneurial work ethic, self-starter with a desire to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
• Willingness to travel; travel to customer sites may be required

This position has been deemed Safety Sensitive.  As such, the successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment Alcohol and Drug test.

As part our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment security background check.