Kraken Automation Inc. Hiring for Engineering Project Manager at Burlington, ON Full Time

A leader in Automated Factory Solutions for the packaging industry, is looking for qualified team players to be part of a fast growing dynamic group.

The Company located in the Burlington/Oakville area offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, benefits and incentive programs with opportunities for advancement.

The role of the Project Engineer/Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Engineer/Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS.

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

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EDUCATION

• Mechanical Engineering Diploma or Degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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• University degree or college diploma in the field of 10 years.
• 8 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Certifications in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Strong familiarity with project management software,
• Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including […].
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Technically competent with various software programs, Solidworks/AutoCad
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Standard Government Regulations in place.

Application question(s):

• Willing to travel and has Canadian Passport

Experience:

• Project Management: 8 years (required)
• Electrical/Mech Engineering: 8 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Lic (required)

Expected start date: 2022-04-04