Project Director - Automation

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Reporting to the VP of Application Engineering, the Project Director is responsible for coordinating and establishing the standards and work methods of the project office that correspond to the company’s strategies to ensure the projects meet budgets and deadlines. They are also responsible for setting up the financial framework for projects and aligning project finances with the company's overall finances. They are responsible for managing the customer and internal communications with customer centric focus. Working in a multidisciplinary team, they must collaborate with management, sales, system integration engineering, R&D, and operations. They are organized, results-driven, and possess excellent problem-solving skills and interdepartmental communication abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Establish the standards and work methods of the project office in line with the company’s strategies to ensure projects meet budgets and deadlines;
• Set up the financial framework for projects and align project finances with the company’s global finances;
• Coordinate and synchronize projects with each other, ensuring priorities and objectives are met and that projects align with the company's strategic directions;
• Determine, communicate, and manage the links and dependencies among all projects to ensure the success of joint efforts;
• Manage customer communication for enterprise level projects;
• Implement a recovery plan when required and follow up on it;
• Ensure customer satisfaction;
• Apply and participate in the evolution of the company’s quality system;
• Provide management with the metrics necessary for decision-making regarding project priorities and resource allocation;
• Ensure communication regarding project progress and promote interaction and synergy among departments and project teams;
• Detect, highlight, and manage all risk elements of a project and coordinate the establishment of the strategies needed for project success;
• Perform post-mortem analyses of projects to improve processes and practices;
• Coordinate, supervise, and coach the project team through leadership;
• Optimize time management to maintain involvement in client projects with a commitment of 60% of their time;

• Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering - or related field
• 8+ years of experience in project management for industrial automation focused projects
• Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of project management methodologies and financial management
• Strong ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues
• Proven track record of team leadership and a willingness to coach & train others
• Exceptional client communication skills and a customer first mentality
• Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written

‍How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well