Automation Project Leader

JMP Solutions - Canada; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Cover

Income Protection

Annual leave

Profit Sharing or Bonus Plan

Job summary

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions seeks a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects. You will act as the “CEO” of your projects, directing a team of subject matter experts, and ensuring cost, schedule, and scope align with contracts.

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Management, you will drive execution excellence, mentor teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineering and supply chain to deliver results for local clients with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel to US and Canada for project work.
• Engineering or related industry experience (6+ years) is required.
• At least 2 years of project management experience is required.
• Strong leadership and team-oriented approach.
• Proficient with project management tools and standards.

Responsibilities

• Master the Convergix PEM and ensure PEM deliverables are met.
• Ensure project leads meet PEM deliverables and manage expectations throughout the project life cycle.
• Forecast potential budget overruns and schedule slips to protect customer satisfaction.
• Lead projects to customer satisfaction with on-time delivery and cost discipline.
• Maintain detailed schedules with a clearly identified Critical Path using MS Project.
• Coordinate design reviews and manage scope creep with risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Travel readiness

Leadership

Problem solving

Engineering experience

Project management

Team orientation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

MS Project

PEM / project management tools

Job description

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions seeks a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects. You will act as the “CEO” of your projects, directing a team of subject matter experts, and ensuring cost, schedule, and scope align with contracts.

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Management, you will drive execution excellence, mentor teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineering and supply chain to deliver results for local clients with occasional travel.