Automation Project Manager Jobs

WHO IS BOS?

We are a custom Machine Builder that provides automation solutions for manufacturing companies with cutting edge technologies. For 25 years we have been growing and adding key members to our team. We believe in pushing the boundaries of new technologies, supporting the development of our team members through internal/external training and co-op programs, while ensuring each employee has work-life balance because family matters. When adding people to our team, cultural fit is very important. We look for employees who are innovative, adaptable, hardworking, courageous, focused and team players. Come join our team!

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Position Summary

Perform Project Management role at BOS, representing BOS to the customer well and organizing successful project execution.

• Responsible for effective commercial execution of projects through oversite of the project management group
• Owns the relationship with the customer during that period of time (project) not sales
• Owns end to end process of the project after PO acceptance through to delivery
• Through the act of engagement and influence, ensure that the project is delivered on time, quality, and budget

Responsibilities

• Inform the customer of technical, timing, or commercial miss (either BOS’, or the customer’s) - Facilitate the Development of contingency and/or recovery planning as needed to address timing risk mitigation or handling
• Engage with the business and the customer just prior to deal Close to develop relationship and set up project plan for the new projects:
• Analyze projects to identify out of scope work or other out of scope customer requests and strategically address these with the Sales Department
• Facilitate internal and customer design reviews, site reviews, customer visits, and any other commercial interactions
• Follow ECN process to provide Engineering Change Quotes when applicable
• Monitor and report the project team progress through our process – the BOS Project Playbook
• Manage the customer product planning and tracking system and coordinate with all stakeholders
• Facilitate kick off meeting procedures
• Create the project schedule for each job using the correct standard BOS template in MS Project illustrating BOS and Customer milestones
• Support the BOS project team will all customer information and provided items, including:
• Customer information, free issued components, or product/samples
• Create the budget module within the BOS ERP with department input: line creation, budget finalization, and checklist creation
• Maintain project information organization
• Follow the BOS kickoff process led by sales with ownership transfer to PM
• Responsible for effective commercial execution of projects through oversite of the assigned project management group
• Facilitate project update meetings and whiteboards
• Manage, and escalate (following the escalation process) project risks to Sr Management
• Through the act of engagement and influence, ensure that the project is delivered on time, quality, and budget
• Manage the commercial relationship with the customer during the active project including signoffs, milestone payments, engineering changes, risk management, information requests, etc.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Computer Expertise: Microsoft Office, Epicor, Microsoft Project, Review level knowledge of Solidworks and Draftsight
• Post-secondary education in engineering
• PMP Designation considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years experience managing custom automation projects

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of system programming
• Understanding of the relationship between and integrator and customer
• Understanding of project flow and milestones
• Knowledge of machine building and processes including laser, assembly, welding, etc.
• Familiarity with equipment, machinery and components used in custom machine building

Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Prioritizing/organizing
• Communicating clearly/concisely
• Planning/implementing plans
• Troubleshooting
• Team work
• Critical thinking/problem solving
• Negotiating
• Proactive
• Customer Service

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits

• BOS Promotional Clothing
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Work Hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Salary
• Subsidized Lunch Program
• Employee recognition program
• Health Benefits Program (multiple extended health care plans to choose from)
• Performance appraisal program
• Bi-annual company events
• Staff appreciation lunches & Socials
• Mentorship and Leadership Programs
• Telecommuting Opportunities
• Onsite Gym and Locker Room with Showers
• RRSP Employee/Employer Matching Program
• Career planning & goal setting
• Ping Pong table in Cafeteria for lunches and breaks