Senior Project Manager; Automation & Electrification

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Lead automation and electrification projects from inception to completion, ensuring that project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
  • For a Class A project, experienced technical design leads will be assigned according to the project execution plan presented by the Senior PM.
  • 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 related to regional project management.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools, including identifying lessons learned and presenting them.
• Assist with the development of proposals for Class A projects. All proposals shall set up a project to succeed by satisfying all key responsibilities detailed herein.
• Ensure the ANDRITZ quality system is adhered to during execution of all assigned projects

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment

• Lead by Example'
• Lead the Business
• Care for People
• Guide the Team

• See Key responsibilities and qualifications

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related field, with a focus on automation and electrification technologies.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of delivering automation and electrification projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of automation and electrification technologies, including knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in project management tools, including MS Project, or equivalent
• Experience in pulp & paper an asset;
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal driven but still able to work effectively in a team;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English);
• Practical knowledge of North American standards;
• Legally entitled to work in the USA;
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites (typically 5-20%).

• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer would be considered an asset.