Project Manager - REM

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Cambridge is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage resources effectively. Responsibilities include managing customer relations, ensuring project compliance, and coordinating team efforts. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

5% RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project management on a multi-discipline team.
• Practical knowledge of robots, PLCs, and instrumentation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to execute on-time, within budget.
• Manage customer relationships and report on project status.
• Prepare and implement risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Business acumen

Education

Post-secondary college diploma or engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

JD Edwards

Job description

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ATS Company: Life Sciences Systems

Requisition ID: 15408

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Aug 14, 2025

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

Responsible for projects from receipt of purchase order through final installation and final customer acceptance.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the project team to execute projects on schedule, at or below budget delivering the contracted scope of work to all applicable codes and standards.
• Key customer contact for assigned projects. Responsible for customer satisfaction. Maintain regular contact (verbal and written) with key customer representative(s) ensuring all key project events and issues are documented in writing.

Manage project risks including:

• Assessment and Identification of risks
• Develop and Implement Risk Mitigation Plan(s)
• Forecasting

Project Planning

• Develop suitable budget allocations for ATS labour and materials.
• Oversee project schedule development and identify all critical path activities.
• Manage project resources. Ensures that adequate resources are assigned to all project tasks.
• Working with the financial analyst, ensure all billings and invoicing is submitted on time.
• Ensure all project deliverables are accomplished and supporting documentation is prepared for each project milestone payment. Obtain necessary FAT, SAT any other customer approvals needed to enable on-time payment including Final payment and project closure.
• Project Forecasting – Prepare accurate financial and resource forecasts. Prepare reports as required by ATS Management.
• Holds team communications meetings on a regular basis.
• Encourages and mentors employees to ensure that the build team’s morale and efficiency is maintained at the highest level.
• Manage projects and project teams in accordance with all applicable ATS procedures. Ensure project teams follow the required procedures. Conduct regular team meetings and issue weekly project updates to the project team.
• Coordinate the post project employee assessment process.

Compliance:

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Customer Advocate
• Pro-actively handle customer concerns
• Elevate customer issues when required to the next level of ATS management
• Partnership with ATS account manager to manage the customer
• Assists Applications Engineering with preparing quotations and customer interaction.

Management Reporting:

• Attend the project status meeting as requested by the Program Manager and/or Director, Project Management.
• For larger programs, this position may report to a Program Manager.

Project Change Management:

• Track all contract changes and prepare CORs (Change Order Requests).
• Ensure customer caused / requested changes are executed by the team only after receipt of customer agreement.

Qualifications

Education:

• Post- secondary college diploma, engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering; Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering experience in the manufacturing industry relating to equipment assembly or high volume parts manufacturing an asset
• Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and construction team.
• Must have acted in a leading role with a minimum of three years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.
• Must have a practical working knowledge of robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics.
• Preference will be given to those who possess an excellent manufacturing or process engineering background, a superior mechanical aptitude and proven trouble-shooting skills.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or ERP/MRP system is required
• Understanding of configuration management principles, theories and concepts
• Knowledge of engineering processes and terms.
• An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential.
• In addition, must be familiar with the use of computerized word processing and computerized spreadsheets and AutoCAD or similar drawing package.

Key Attributes:

• Leadership
• Technical
• Business knowledge and experience

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary