Automation Controls Associate Manager

Accenture; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned leader to drive transformational digital engineering projects in Ottawa. You will oversee system specification, design, architecture, and development across OT and automation domains, delivering solutions for world-class clients.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, advancing business development, and maintaining strong client relationships with a track record of successful delivery. Travel flexibility and a Bachelor’s degree are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.
• 10+ years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up.
• 10+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture.
• 10+ years of experience with delivery lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience assembling and ensuring transformational solutions and diverse teams for complex program delivery.
• Proven track record of developing trusted client relationships with sales growth from onset of business development, RFPs, orals, client sales/presentations through delivery.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid passport and ability to travel within Canada, the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:.
• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise.
• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.
• Develop proposals for business development opportunities and present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives.
• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development.
• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
• Deliver Virtual Commissioning /Emulation, Testing and Simulation
• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage the project resources and budgets when necessary.

Skills

OT experience

Digital engineering

Automation design

PLC/HMI/SCADA

DCS systems

Delivery leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

C#

SQL Server

Python

Microsoft tools

Job description

We are:

Looking to be part of a transformational digital engineering and manufacturing practice? How about an opportunity to help world-class clients solve their biggest challenges and create products and services that customers love - quickly, efficiently, and sustainably?

The work:

• Be responsible for the completion of all project requirements, including, but not limited to:
• Participate or lead internal and or customer consultations regarding field of expertise.
• Identify, assess, and solve complex technical problems for area of responsibility, using in-depth analysis of situations or data and incorporating innovative approaches and techniques.
• Develop proposals for business development opportunities and present to senior leadership at potential clients. Ability to turn broad program objectives into actionable design initiatives.
• Plan and execute system specification, design, architecture, and development.
• Develop standards, procedures, training manuals, and other documentation for projects or internal use.
• Deliver Virtual Commissioning /Emulation, Testing and Simulation
• Maintain and improve client relationships with all engineering disciplines and identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage the project resources and budgets when necessary.

Here’s what you need:

• 10+ years of experience using operational technology, digital engineering, advanced networking.
• 10+ years of experience in automation system design, software integration, development, commissioning, validation, and start-up
• 10+ years of experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA/DCS systems (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, AVEVA, Ignition) and control system architecture
• 10+ years of experience with delivery lead experience
• Demonstrated experience assembling and ensuring transformational solutions and diverse teams for complex program delivery.
• Proven track record of developing trusted client relationships with sales growth from onset of business development, RFPs, orals, client sales/presentations through delivery.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid passport and ability to travel within Canada, the US and internationally.

Bonus points if you have:

• Project Management and Business Analyst experience
• Experience in software development using Microsoft tools, GitHub, Azure DevOps, C#, SQL Server, and Python
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients on a wide range of functional and technical project aspects.
• Mastery of problem analysis and problem-solving techniques
• Proven history of successful project delivery as a self-starter or within a team environment
• General understanding of typical engineering deliverables

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,
role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $43.68 to $67.72