Project Manager

Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex projects, guiding them from inception to completion, which includes project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting in line with established practices.

Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams, delegating tasks and setting clear project objectives to ensure successful project delivery.

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, continuously tracking progress and adjusting as needed to achieve project goals.

Maintain open lines of communication with customers, acting as a primary point of contact to gauge satisfaction with project progress and performance.

Document and share customer requirements in compliance with the approved contract.

Identify, evaluate, and address project risks, taking proactive steps to resolve issues that may impact project delivery.

Keep the project team and management informed about significant changes in project status.

Offer mentorship to team members.

Effectively manage project resources, including team members and external vendors, to ensure resource allocation aligns with project requirements.

Collaboratively negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and delivery, considering trade-offs between scope, quality, time, and cost in accordance with management objectives.

Foster positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and project teams.

Organize and manage data (including specifications, quotes, estimates, drawings, etc.) in accordance with Samuel Automation's standards.

Monitor and report on monthly progress, providing realistic forecasts for final target outcomes.

Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and incorporate lessons learned into future projects and ongoing organizational enhancements.

Ability to anticipate and proactively plan for project-related issues

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices

Knowledge and working experience in an ISO 9001 environment.

Excellent organizational skills in a multi-disciplined and multi-projected environment

Goal-oriented and action-focused.

Strong working knowledge of MS Project, MS Word, and Excel. AutoCAD an asset

General knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, servo controls, PLCs and robotic equipment

Able to read, and understand specifications, mechanical and electrical drawings, and schematics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language

Work is assigned with broad objectives to be accomplished.

Prioritizing of workload is typically self-directed.

Informal authority is assumed over general direction of “Project Team.”

Human resource allocation decisions derived by consensus with Department Managers

Takes proactive or corrective action as necessary and within established guidelines.

Unusual situations or high-level decisions are usually reviewed with Management for direction.

Technical guidance and direction required for difficult or complex issues.

Project-based decisions are often made independently.

Approves project costs.

Samuel Automation specializes in seamlessly integrating modern automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments, developing systems for new production needs and enhancing workflows with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

We’ve helped improve safety, increase efficiency and reduce costs in a range of industries, including medical, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products and food and beverage, and we’re adding more every day.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.