Senior Project Manager - Automation, Electrical & Controls

at  Andritz

ANDRITZ. Where passion meets career.
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Our Automation & Digitalization division seeks a Senior Project Manager to successfully lead our automation and electrification projects. In addition to their solid understanding of automation and electrification technologies, the Senior Project Manager has excellent project management skills, and a proven record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients.
The location of the position is flexible and we would welcome the right candidate in any of our BC offices: Nanaimo, Richmond, Prince George, or Terrace. Relocation may be available.

• Lead automation and electrification projects from inception to completion, ensuring that project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Experienced technical design leads will be assigned according to the project execution plan presented by the Senior Project Manager.
• Project administration and financial control will be provided as it is required
• Procurement assistance shall be provided to support the acquisition of equipment
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing, including managing the procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, including identifying opportunities for additional automation and electrification scope within the project.
• Manage project risks and issues, including developing contingency plans and mitigating strategies, and communicating progress and challenges to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of project milestones.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams, to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and senior leadership, including presenting project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members on best practices and methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools, including identifying lessons learned and presenting them.
• Assist with the development of proposals. All proposals should satisfy all key responsibilities detailed herein.
• Ensure compliance with ANDRITZ Quality Systems.
• Embody and demonstrate our ANDRITZ core values and behaviours.