Senior Project Manager – Industrial Automation
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex ICSS projects across the full lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, integration, testing, commissioning, and service handover. Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans while monitoring performance against targets and implementing corrective actions. Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, driving margin improvement through cost optimization and efficient execution. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, vendors, and international partners, ensuring adherence to ISO procedures and quality standards. Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, and contract claims, while proactively resolving issues and identifying opportunities for scope expansion. Present project updates to stakeholders and senior management, maintaining transparency on progress, risks, and performance.
Required Qualifications
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and guide cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently while effectively communicating progress, risks, and results to leadership
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present project updates to customers and senior management
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project strategies that meet both customer and business objectives
- Deep understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and resource management
- Experience developing project execution plans, resource strategies, and productivity improvement initiatives
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and margin optimization
- Experience with project reporting, performance tracking, and executive-level presentations
- Ability to manage project changes, negotiations, and contract-related matters effectively
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 15 years experience in ICSS/DCS or process control systems
- 10 years' in the field of Project Management and Execution, to include: EPC engagement, contract management, and resource management
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Awareness
- Experience in Project and System Design Engineering Packages and related Software
- Experience working with international teams and culture
- Current Canada work authorization without the need for employer sponsorship
- Ability to travel 30%
Desired Qualifications
- PMP Training and Certification
- Project Manager II
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