Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 6000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.
Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

• Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package - Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program

MAJOR DUTIES

• Responsible for programs and large projects from receipt of purchase order through final installation and final customer acceptance.
• Responsible for life cycle management of key customer programs and accounts:
  • Overall accountability for the entire program.
  • Key customer contact at high level.
  • Continuity from project to project, site to site.
  • For selected programs, also reports to the Program Steering Committee.
• Lead, manage and give direction to Project Managers assigned to the programs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the program 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 program events and issues are documented in writing.
• Manage program risks, including:
  • Assessment and identification of risks.
  • Develop and implement Risk Mitigation Plan(s).
  • Forecasting.
• Program Planning:
  • Participate in the review and approval process of ATS program bids.
  • Develop suitable budget allocations for ATS labour and materials.
  • Oversee program schedule development and identify all critical path activities.
  • Conduct Initial Project Build Plan meeting.
  • Manage program resources. Ensure that adequate resources are assigned to all program tasks.
• Program Financial Management:
  • Working with the Financial Analyst, ensure that all billings and invoicing are submitted on time. Ensure that all program deliverables are accomplished and supporting documentation is prepared for each program milestone payment. Obtain necessary FAT, SAT any other customer approvals needed to enable on-time payment, including final payment and program closure.
  • Program Forecasting \xe2\x80\x93 prepare accurate financial and resource forecasts. Prepare reports as required by ATS Management.
• Team Leadership:
  • Hold team communications meetings on a regular basis.
  • Encourage and mentor employees to ensure that the build team\xe2\x80\x99s morale and efficiency is maintained at the highest level.
  • Lead by example.
  • Manage programs and program teams in accordance with all applicable ATS procedures. Ensure program teams follow the required procedures. Conduct regular team meetings and issue weekly program updates to the program team.
  • Coordinate the post project employee assessment process.
  • Share best practices.
  • Harmonization of practices

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - CONTINUED

• Customer Relationship Management:
  • Customer advocate.
  • Deliver maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Develop long-term, enduring customer relationships.
  • Elevate customer issues when required to the next level of ATS management.
  • Partnership with ATS Account Manager to manage the customer.
• Compliance:
  • Responsible for project managing all activities related to relevant Quality Program standards and that projects are launched appropriately for the agreed too Quality Program.
  • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
  • Safety \xe2\x80\x93 ensure that all project activities are conducted in accordance with ATS and legal standards. Ensure that a PSHSR is prepared and acted upon.
  • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
  • Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
  • Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
  • Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
  • Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix.
  • Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
  • Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
  • Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees.
  • Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
  • Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.
  • Acquire global awareness of assigned key customer accounts beyond the local region.
  • Assist Applications Engineering with preparing quotations and customer interaction.
• Management Reporting:
  • Attend the program status meeting as requested by the Director, Program Management.
  • Participate in the employee evaluation process as it relates to Project Managers assigned to the Program Manager.
  • Project Change Management:
  • Track all contract changes and prepare CORs (Change Order Requests).
  • Ensure customer caused/requested changes are executed by the team only after receipt of customer agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• A three or four-year Engineering degree or diploma or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering is required.
• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Second Business degree or diploma is an asset

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience managing automation programs in excess of $5 million with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must have experience managing automation programs that involve multiple projects and managing Project Managers, at multiple sites, within those programs.
• 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 five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a variety of programs/markets on a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have a practical working knowledge of the automation industry and customer processes.
• 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.
• In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing software, 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
  

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. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.
If you\'re excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.