IT Project Manager

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead diverse IT projects from inception to completion. This role requires a blend of strong leadership and technical skills, as the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in project management methodologies, particularly Agile and Waterfall, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative automation solutions that positively impact lives globally. If you are passionate about technology and project management, this is your chance to make a significant difference.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, especially in large Enterprise initiatives.
• Strong understanding of IT Project Management methodologies like Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, budgeting, and implementation of IT projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to define project objectives and scope while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

PMP Certification

Graduate degree (MBA)

Tools

Project Scheduling Tools

Planview

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB PROFILE:

Position Title: IT Project Manager
Department: Corporate IT
Reports To: Manager, IT Program Management

ATS CORPORATION | OVERVIEW

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Project Manager role will follow the ATS IT PMO Methodology to effectively and consistently lead IT Projects from initial inception to final operations handover. The incumbent for this role is responsible for providing guidance and support to project team members ensuring project success.
The IT Project Manager role will work closely with project sponsors and business leads to facilitate the coordination and execution of IT Projects. The incumbent for this role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with team members across ATS divisions and leading cross-functional teams to satisfy strategic business requirements for many different types of projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under general direction, responsible for all aspects of the planning, budgeting, development, and successful implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
2. Focus on Key Performance Indicators: On-time Delivery, On-Budget, and Stakeholder Satisfaction.
3. Helps define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and cost-benefit analysis.
4. Leads the Project Team to develop detailed schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
5. Leads project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
6. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
7. Collaborates with Data Privacy Officers and German Workers Councils, as required to meet compliance requirements.
8. Facilitates project documentation with the project team and ensures accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
9. Collaborate with consultants and implementation partners on applicable project tasks and related deliverables.
10. Escalates issues and risks that may threaten project budgets, schedules, and the quality of project deliverables.
11. Active involvement with continuous improvement of the PMO processes and templates.
12. Adoption of PPM tools and templates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• University degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering, business, or related discipline
• PMP Certification
• Graduate degree such as an MBA is an asset

Experience:
• Over 5 years of experience in the Project Manager role
• Experience with the successful delivery of large Enterprise/Global initiatives. Familiarity with current IT Infrastructure Technology, Networking, Enterprise Software Solutions (ERP, CRM, HRIS, PLM) and Cyber Security Technology is preferred.
• Exposure working for fast-paced, global manufacturing/engineering companies. Experience with compliance programs: GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Experience with project management software (e.g. Project Scheduling Tools, Planview) and Microsoft Office.
• A thorough understanding of IT Project Management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile is required.
• Knowledge of Global Data Privacy and Protection regulations and experience implementing systems that comply with the regulations.

Personal Attributes:
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking with and presenting to Executives and Senior Leadership.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and take action.
• Ability to work remote effectively.

Work Conditions:
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Occasional work-related travel.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.