Project Manager

Ascension Automation Solutions Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Job summary

Ascension Automation Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, execution, and delivery of key automation projects. You will ensure projects stay on time, in scope, and within budget, acting as the single point of contact for customers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and drive successful project outcomes. The role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to navigate complex projects within the automation sector.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering/Robotics Automation Technology required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management within automation, technology, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Face of the company to the customer – single point contact.
• Manage life of the project with regards to budget, schedule and customer satisfaction from PO receipt to final installation.
• Monitor progress of project teams daily and identify issues with design, budgets, or schedules.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely delivery of items and client machinery.
• Create and review project schedules with client and team to ensure on-time delivery.
• Supervise, track, and report on performance against project requirements, milestones, budgets, and KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Agile/Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Education

PMP certification or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering/Robotics Automation Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of key projects within our growing automation company. They are responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. As They collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure successful project outcomes. This is a dynamic role where leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate complex projects are essential.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Face of the company to the customer – single point contact
• Assume responsibility for the life of the project with regards to budget, schedule and customer satisfaction, from receipt of purchase order through final installation and acceptance at the customer’s site
• Monitor all progress by the project teams on a daily basis, pinpoint possible issues with design, budgets, schedules and customers
• Liaison between all departments to ensure time delivery of purchased items and on time delivery of client machinery and equipment
• Create and review project schedules with the client and project team to ensure on-time project delivery
• Supervise, track, and report on performance against project requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs, and address issues with corrective actions as appropriate
• Consult with the assigned manager or higher to seek guidance and input during the key phases of a project
• Maintain open issues list of customer related issues
• Be the escalation for coordinators
• Budget conformance
• Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering/Robotics Automation Technology
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, within the automation, technology, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Competent working knowledge of industrial safety standards and the PHSR process
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Solid Works would be an asset
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, Jira, or similar).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and working with cross-functional departments.
• Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development abilities
• Ability to handle complex projects, including managing timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay

• Overtime pay
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Vision careEstablished in 2013, Ascension Automation Solutions are experts in the field of industrial robotics with a specialty in robotic manufacturing applications, providing everything from system design to machine commissioning. We tackle any project, including but not limited to custom automation (design and build), machine retrofit, automation integration, and all required maintenance and service. Our team is always up for a challenge – if you can think of it, we can do it.

About the Company

Established in 2013, Ascension Automation Solutions are experts in the field of industrial robotics with a specialty in robotic manufacturing applications, providing everything from system design to machine commissioning. We tackle any project, including but not limited to custom automation (design and build), machine retrofit, automation integration, and all required maintenance and service. Our team is always up for a challenge – if you can think of it, we can do it.