Senior Project Manager - Machine Vision & Automation

At True Light, we specialize in advanced machine vision and intelligent inspection systems that help manufacturers improve quality, traceability, and performance. Our solutions combine industrial automation, robotics integration, and AI-driven inspection technologies to solve complex production challenges in demanding manufacturing environments.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Machine Vision & Automation to lead the successful delivery of technically advanced vision and automation programs. This is an opportunity to join a team focused on precision, innovation, and practical problem-solving in real-world industrial settings.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: London, ON

Wage: $55/hr.

- $66/hr.

About the Role

As the Senior Project Manager – Machine Vision & Automation, you will lead complex vision-guided automation projects from contract award through final customer acceptance. Projects may include AI-based inspection systems, integrated robotics solutions, and advanced validation processes within manufacturing environments.

You will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, manage schedules and budgets, guide FAT and SAT activities, and maintain clear communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a technically grounded project leader who understands industrial automation environments and can confidently navigate both engineering discussions and commercial considerations.

The successful candidate brings hands-on experience delivering machine vision or automation systems and is comfortable managing scope changes, technical challenges, and customer expectations while maintaining structure and forward momentum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage full lifecycle delivery of machine vision and industrial automation projects from kickoff through FAT, SAT, and final handover.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans aligned with contractual milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including vision, robotics, controls, mechanical, and manufacturing resources.

Customer & Commercial Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Manage scope changes in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams, ensuring technical and financial impacts are clearly documented.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively address risks to schedule, scope, or margin.

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with vision, robotics, and controls engineers to understand system architecture, inspection logic, and integration requirements.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and customers to ensure alignment on expectations and validation criteria.
• Support structured resolution of technical challenges that arise during integration and commissioning.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure quality, safety, and performance requirements are met prior to customer acceptance.
• Promote clear documentation and structured communication across project stakeholders.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. True Light welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements

As the Senior Project Manager – Machine Vision & Automation, you will lead complex vision-guided automation projects from contract award through final customer acceptance. Projects may include AI-based inspection systems, integrated robotics solutions, and advanced validation processes within manufacturing environments.

You will coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, manage schedules and budgets, guide FAT and SAT activities, and maintain clear communication with…