Industrial Automation Project Manager

Powerhouse Controls Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-impact deployments within their Digital Transformation Group. The role involves overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring client success in the implementation of innovative automation solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of project management experience in industrial automation and strong technical fluency.

Benefits

Health/Dental Benefits

Increased Vacation

Profit Sharing

Birthdays off with pay

Flexible work hours

Fitness incentive

Career development

Social and Team building events

Charitable donation matching

RRSP/401K Matching

AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management within industrial automation.
• Technical fluency in SCADA, PLC, and OT/IT systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle project delivery for NEXIA and SCADA.
• Act as the central coordinator across functions.
• Prevent scope creep and ensure alignment with client success criteria.

Skills

Project management in industrial automation

Stakeholder management

Technical fluency in SCADA and PLC

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Agile frameworks

Middleware

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Type: Full-Time

Who We Are

Since 1992, Powerhouse Controls has been on a mission to be recognized as a world-class, single-source drive and automation systems integration supplier.

We bring exceptional technical and engineering experience to the table, but what really sets us apart is an unsurpassed level of passion and commitment. We listen, question, collaborate, analyze and assess until we’re completely convinced that our recommendation is the best solution possible.

Powerhouse Controls is on the hunt for individuals who embody the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We\'re not just seeking employees; we\'re searching for trailblazers who share our passion for shaping the future of control systems and automation. If you\'re fueled by the fire of creativity, if you\'re driven by a desire to collaborate with a diverse community of experts, and if your commitment to ethical excellence is unwavering, then you\'re exactly who we\'re looking for.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a technically fluent, operationally sharp Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact deployments within our Digital Transformation Group (DTG). This isn’t a task-tracking role—it’s an outcome ownership position. You’ll guide the delivery of our flagship interoperability platform (NEXIA), modular SCADA/data systems, and advanced automation solutions across manufacturing and logistics.

You’ll operate at the center of everything—connecting software, deployment, product, and customer teams. Your mission: turn bold ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions that deliver real value to real people.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining an amazing team with an awesome culture! Below are more perks to joining us!

• Health/Dental Benefits
• Increased Vacation
• Profit Sharing
• Birthdays off with pay
• Flexible work hours
• Fitness incentive
• Career development
• Social and Team building events
• Charitable donation matching
• RRSP/401K Matching
• AAA/CAA Basic membership coverage

What You’ll Do

Project Delivery

• Lead full‑lifecycle project delivery—kickoff to lessons learned for NEXIA, SCADA, middleware, and OT system deployments
• Conduct plan and design reviews, manage implementation milestones, oversee customer handoff, and support the transition from the project team to the service team

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the central coordinator across DTG functions: Product, Implementation, Services, and Business Development
• Act as the voice of the customer to help identify gaps in our product offering or opportunities to act on unrealized potential within a customer’s process or facility
• Guide technical alignment between system capabilities and customer expectations

Scope Management

• Prevent scope creep through proactive discovery, documentation, and clear communication of project deliverables
• Ensure all required work is captured, resourced, and aligned with the client’s success criteria
• Lead internal and external conversations to evaluate impact, negotiate changes, and drive timely approvals for change orders
• Generate and qualify new leads discovered through project execution, feeding them into the sales funnel
• Advocate for the client’s long-term success by recommending solution extensions when justified by ROI or operational value
• Ensure scope decisions are traceable and communicated across all relevant teams (delivery, sales, product, service)

Culture & Standardization

• Champion DTG’s culture of curiosity, clarity, accountability, and grit in every project
• Identify repeatable patterns and lead standardization across deployments

Coaching & Mentorship

• Coach internal and external stakeholders—modeling fearless execution and human‑first problem‑solving

Note: The key accountabilities are not an exhaustive list and other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring

Must-Have

• 5+ years in project management within industrial automation, systems integration, or digital transformation
• Technical fluency in SCADA, PLC, OT/IT systems, IIoT architecture, or software deployments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across technical and executive levels
• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites and partner locations

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with AGVs/AMRs, industrial orchestration platforms, or hybrid product-service models
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid PM frameworks, or PMP certification
• Exposure to middleware, MES, ERP, or system interoperability projects

Opportunity Awaits

If you’re ready for empowering industry through practical innovation and take on a pivotal role in a company that’s redefining industrial automation, we want to hear from you. Together, we can build a future where innovation and excellence drive success. Apply Today!

Powerhouse Controls is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and accommodating applicants’ needs in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the process, please contact our recruitment team.