Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Program Manager with a strong track record in leading complex tooling and automation projects from kickoff to delivery. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent communication, strong technical understanding, and a genuine commitment to teamwork and customer satisfaction. You’ll work closely with a collaborative program management team, as well as cross-functional internal groups and external partners, to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead planning, execution, and tracking of tooling and automation projects from concept through delivery.
- Work closely with the Production Manager & Team Leads to keep projects on schedule, scope, and within budget.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the customer, ensuring alignment on expectations and handling all communications throughout the program.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate effectively with sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams.
- Lead and document review meetings across departments and keep teams aligned on goals and milestones.
- Work with team to ensure all materials, components, and outsourced items are ordered and tracked efficiently.
Supplier and Automation Coordination
- Manage communication with internal & external automation partners, including controls designers and programmers.
- Coordinate third-party involvement, ensuring supplier timelines and quality align with project goals.
Issue Management & Continuous Improvement
- Address warranty issues, manage engineering changes, and coordinate required modifications.
- Proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and adapt plans as needed.
- Maintain documentation and reports that support transparency and program tracking.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong customer focus with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a program or project management role within the automotive or tooling industry
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Project Management, or skilled trades is an asset (PMP designation not required, but also an asset)
- Solid understanding of automation systems and tooling processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings (including GD&T)
- Exhibits strong leadership through a servant mindset and leading by example
- Skilled at problem-solving, prioritizing, and balancing multiple demands
- Experience coordinating with external automation experts (e.g., controls designers/programmers) is a strong asset
- Familiarity with CAD software is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-30
