Global Director, Project Management & Strategy

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Employee events

Free coffee beverages

Safety shoe programs

Job summary

ATS Industrial Automation seeks a Global Director, Project Management in Lewis Center, OH to lead a multi-national project management organization. You will drive governance, talent development, and program execution across customer projects from order through installation and long-term service.

You will oversee Project Managers, Program Managers, and Coordinators, ensuring safe, on-time, and profitable project delivery while aligning with strategic priorities and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams, preferably in automation or systems integration.
• PMP designation is an asset and should be completed within 2 years of start date.
• Strong knowledge of factory automation, including robots, PLCs, instrumentation or machine controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management group to deliver world-class performance standards.
• Oversee teams across ATS facilities in the US, Canada and global locations.
• Ensure projects meet schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement project management standards, governance, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline methods and improve project outcomes.
• Support Project Managers and assign projects based on team capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary college diploma or engineering degree

PMP designation (asset; can be completed within 2 years)

Tools

Robots

PLC systems

Sensors & pneumatics

Job description

ATS Industrial Automation seeks a Global Director, Project Management in Lewis Center, OH to lead a multi-national project management organization. You will drive governance, talent development, and program execution across customer projects from order through installation and long-term service.

You will oversee Project Managers, Program Managers, and Coordinators, ensuring safe, on-time, and profitable project delivery while aligning with strategic priorities and continuous improvement