Project Manager

****Machinery/Manufacturing experience preferred.*****

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Reporting to Managing Director, the Project Manager has overall responsibility for the management of all assigned customer projects, including project scheduling, management of scope and deliverables as well as the financial reporting of the project results.

This position requires collaboration with the functional managers of the execution teams, as well as the customer.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the technical terms agreed in the contract.
• Takes full ownership of the project execution phases, ensuring all project milestones are met.
• Escalates in writing any hazards to the project outcome in a timely manner including a recovery plan as agreed with the team members.
• Ensures that any deviations from the project objectives that cannot be recovered are properly reported and approved at the agreed authority levels.
• Follows methodically the PM process, ensuring that all Project Management procedures are properly followed by the team during the execution of a project.
• Ensures all changes to the scope of the project are properly documented and executed as required.
• Takes direct responsibility for the risk analysis / risk management process for each project, ensuring that past experiences (positive and negative) are considered.
• Co-ordinates with the Aftermarket Team regarding installation, commissioning and production support ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Preparation and coordination of validation protocols leading up to customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of equipment.
• Development of project test plans that can include but not be limited to: Safety / Risk Assessment, Functionality Testing, Cycle Testing, and Induced Failure Testing.
• Facilitation of Internal FAT activities.
• Manages customer interface and communication
• Ensures all requirements for project kick-off are met, and or obtained
• Approval Documents
• Invoicing per payment terms
• Order acknowledgement
• Other as required/ needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics)
• At least 3 years of experience as a technical project manager in custom built machinery projects or similar
• Good level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel) a must
• A PMP designation - active or not - would be considered an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar – a must
• Good understanding of Project Management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.)
• Experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing or Packaging industries
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to manage multiple projects of various size and complexity
• Programming design exposure (PLC, Robotics and Servo Technology) – nice to have
• Experience with manufacturing & machinery assembly processes – a must

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Works with the customer and Finance department to ensure that the payment schedule is respected by the customer.
• Project budgets must not exceed the contingency allowances for each project.
• Approval to project changes (scope, delivery, and budget) must be done in compliance with the company’s Delegation of Authority document (DOA).
• Discrepancies between budget and contractual terms that could affect the financial outcome of the project (or increase its level of risk) must be clarified and corrective action must be approved in compliance with the DOA.

INTERACTION WITH CUSTOMERS:

• Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with the customer while protecting Mpac’s interests throughout the duration of the project.
• Represents the company in all meetings with customers to solve project related issues. Travels to customer’s sites when necessary.
• This position requires the employee to attend work properly groomed and dressed according to the position (casual dressing with some formal dressing required occasionally)
• All interaction with customers (especially agreements) must be properly documented in writing and shared with the appropriate managers for feedback.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is a position of trust and high responsibility. Long working hours may be necessary on occasion to comply with deadlines (internal and external).
• Travel during non-working hours may be required.
• Availability through the company provided cellphone is required during non-working hours mostly in times where a project is going through a critical stage.

DESIRED BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCES:

• Behaves Ethically — Ensures own behavior and team member(s) behavior is consistent with Mpac standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Impact and influence — works effectively with and through others including where no formal authority exists.
• Creativity – Must think outside the lines
• Achievement Motivation — results oriented. Sets high standards and objectives.
• Communicate Effectively— Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner.
• Negotiating – presents positions in a reasoned manner, seeks win-win outcomes but understands when to say no.
• Team Leadership — effective at building support, thinks team first, promotes success in terms of team as well as individual success, and is adept at creating a shared vision.
• Decision-making — Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize— Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Problem Solving— Assesses problematic situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make