Senior Project Manager

NPAworldwide

Barrie

On-site

CAD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NPAworldwide in Rosemont, Ontario is seeking a Senior Project Manager to own the execution of industrial automation projects, from single-robot cells to multi-robot assembly and welding systems, for a growing integration company.

This role leads projects from kickoff through customer acceptance, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met while building strong customer relationships and guiding engineering, controls, manufacturing and installation teams.

Qualifications

5+ years in project management, or 4+ years specifically in automotive/automation.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
PMP or equivalent project management certification an asset
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
Solid grasp of PLC/robot programming, tooling design, and controls integration (literacy required)
G2/G class driver’s license

Responsibilities

Own project scope, schedule, budget, and risk from order intake through final buyoff
Manage multiple automation projects of varying size and complexity at the same time
Lead quoting, process planning, detailed schedules, resource plans, and cost tracking
Lead kickoffs, design reviews, internal milestones, and customer reviews
Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Lead meetings with team leads and question technical decisions across controls and programming
Oversee commissioning and validation, and delegate site tasks to junior staff
Coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical design, controls, tooling, manufacturing, and installation
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and commercial risks

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

PLC/robot programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Rosemont, Ontario Seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to own the execution of industrial automation projects, from single-robot work cells to complex, multi-robot assembly and welding systems, for a growing integration company.

Job Description

Industrial Automation | Project Delivery & Customer Leadership

This role owns projects from kickoff through customer acceptance, delivering on scope, schedule, budget, and quality while building strong, long-term customer relationships. It is ideal for someone technically fluent and confident leading cross-functional teams and challenging technical decisions when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Own project scope, schedule, budget, and risk from order intake through final buyoff
Manage multiple automation projects of varying size and complexity at the same time
Lead quoting, process planning, detailed schedules, resource plans, and cost tracking
Lead kickoffs, design reviews, internal milestones, and customer reviews
Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
Lead meetings with team leads and question technical decisions across controls and programming
Oversee commissioning and validation, and delegate site tasks to junior staff
Coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical design, controls, tooling, manufacturing, and installation
Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and commercial risks

Qualifications

5+ years in project management, or 4+ years specifically in automotive/automation
Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
PMP or equivalent project management certification an asset
Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments
Solid grasp of PLC/robot programming, tooling design, and controls integration (literacy required, hands-on not required)
G2/G class driver's license

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Project Manager

This role suits an experienced PM who wants to lead real builds, not just paperwork. You own automation projects from kickoff through customer acceptance, ranging from single-robot cells to complex multi-robot assembly and welding systems, with full control of scope, schedule, budget, and quality. You'll be the face to the customer and the driver across engineering, controls, manufacturing, and installation, so it rewards someone who is technically fluent and strong with people. With a growing integration company, competitive salary, flexible hours, and clear advancement, it's a chance to make a visible impact and build long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business

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