Director, ATS Business Model Project Execution

Job Profile:

Position Title: Director, ATS Business Model Project Execution
Department: ATS Business Model (ABM)
Reports To: VP, ABM

ATS Corporation | Overview

Advance your career with ATS, a global industry-leading automation provider to the world’s most successful companies, creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world.

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS addresses the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.

What You Will Do:

• Coach and drive PMO and functional business leaders and their teams to continuously improve their project execution maturity and performance, ensuring on-time and on-budget project performance.
• Integrate lean thinking into processes covering the entire lifecycle of a project, from purchase order to final installation and acceptance.
• Lead and build the ABM Project Execution Center of Excellence and toolkit; provide central governance and expertise in project execution processes and tools.
• Work with leaders to define and implement project execution KPIs and develop strategies to maximize impact on these metrics.
• Drive ABM Fundamentals: aligned metrics, Daily Visual Management, structured Problem Solving, and Kaizen events to improve project execution performance.
• Engage and coach employees on behaviors that build a culture of a “winning team” through leadership, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Continuously improve the ABM Project Execution toolkit through benchmarking of best practices.
• Assist business leaders in achieving Goal Deployment and Strategic Plan objectives focused on project execution priorities.
• Provide expert facilitation for Kaizen events and other ABM engagements related to project execution.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years in Project Management roles, managing project financials and execution processes.
• Completion of Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large and/or complex projects concurrently.
• 10+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams, preferably in automation or systems integration.
• Experience using lean tools, structured problem solving, and Kaizen events to drive change.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in project management processes.
• Ability to communicate project management principles effectively.
• Financial acumen and understanding of business financial metrics and POC accounting.
• Superior communication skills across all organization levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Project/Program Management software is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to global sites.

At ATS, it starts with our People! We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.

• Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions.
• Collaborate with talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Discover opportunities for growth within ATS.
• Make an impact and give back to our communities.
• Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules.

ATS complies with the ADA and AODA, offering assistance for those requiring accommodations due to a disability.