Project Director

Vention; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Project Director to lead and coordinate project management efforts in industrial automation. This role is crucial in establishing project standards, managing customer communications, and ensuring projects align with financial frameworks and company strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and a customer-centric approach. Join a performance-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation, where you can make a significant impact in a supportive environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Remote work policies

Complimentary beverages and snacks

Career growth opportunities

Fun-filled social events

Time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management for industrial automation projects.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project standards and ensure alignment with company strategies.
• Manage customer communication and ensure satisfaction on enterprise projects.
• Lead project teams and optimize time management for client projects.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Interdepartmental Communication

Customer Communication

Team Leadership

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering

Job description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance-driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of Application Engineering, the Project Director is responsible for coordinating and establishing the standards and work methods of the project office that correspond to the company’s strategies to ensure the projects meet budgets and deadlines. They are also responsible for setting up the financial framework for projects and aligning project finances with the company's overall finances. They are responsible for managing customer and internal communications with a customer-centric focus. Working in a multidisciplinary team, they must collaborate with management, sales, system integration engineering, R&D, and operations. They are organized, results-driven, and possess excellent problem-solving skills and interdepartmental communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish the standards and work methods of the project office in line with the company’s strategies to ensure projects meet budgets and deadlines.
• Set up the financial framework for projects and align project finances with the company’s global finances.
• Coordinate and synchronize projects with each other, ensuring priorities and objectives are met and that projects align with the company's strategic directions.
• Determine, communicate, and manage the links and dependencies among all projects to ensure the success of joint efforts.
• Manage customer communication for enterprise level projects.
• Implement a recovery plan when required and follow up on it.
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Apply and participate in the evolution of the company’s quality system.
• Provide management with the metrics necessary for decision-making regarding project priorities and resource allocation.
• Ensure communication regarding project progress and promote interaction and synergy among departments and project teams.
• Detect, highlight, and manage all risk elements of a project and coordinate the establishment of the strategies needed for project success.
• Perform post-mortem analyses of projects to improve processes and practices.
• Coordinate, supervise, and coach the project team through leadership.
• Optimize time management to maintain involvement in client projects with a commitment of 60% of their time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering - or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in project management for industrial automation focused projects.
• Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of project management methodologies and financial management.
• Strong ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project, and technical issues.
• Proven track record of team leadership and a willingness to coach & train others.
• Exceptional client communication skills and a customer-first mentality.
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written.

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You:

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day.
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What To Expect In Your Interview:

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes, and strategies that will have a lasting impact. When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long-term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing