IT Project Manager

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14617

Location:

Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7 Charlotte, NC, US, 28217 Toronto, ON, CA, M5K 1H1

Date: Mar 21, 2025

IT Project Manager

JOB PROFILE:

Position Title: IT Project Manager
Department: Corporate IT
Reports To: Manager, IT Program Management

ATS CORPORATION | OVERVIEW

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 businesses address 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Project Manager role will follow the ATS IT PMO Methodology to effectively and consistently lead IT Projects from initial inception to final operations handover. The incumbent for this role is responsible for providing guidance and support to project team members ensuring project success. The IT Project Manager role will work closely with project sponsors and business leads to facilitate the coordination and execution of IT Projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under general direction, responsible for all aspects of the planning, budgeting, development, and successful implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
2. Focus on Key Performance Indicators: On-time Delivery, On-Budget, and Stakeholder Satisfaction.
3. Helps define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and cost-benefit analysis.
4. Leads the Project Team to develop detailed schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
5. Leads project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
6. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
7. Collaborates with Data Privacy Officers and German Workers Councils, as required to meet compliance requirements.
8. Facilitates project documentation with the project team and ensures accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
9. Escalates issues and risks that may threaten project budgets, schedules, and the quality of project deliverables.
10. Active involvement with continuous improvement of the PMO processes and templates.
11. Adoption of PPM tools and templates.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• University degree or college diploma in computer science, engineering, business, or related discipline
• PMP Certification
• Graduate degree such as an MBA is an asset

Experience:
• Over 5 years of experience in the Project Manager role
• Experience with the successful delivery of large Enterprise/Global initiatives. Familiarity with current IT Infrastructure Technology, Networking, Enterprise Software Solutions (ERP, CRM, HRIS, PLM) and Cyber Security Technology is preferred.
• Exposure working for fast-paced, global manufacturing/engineering companies. Experience with compliance programs: GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Experience with project management software (e.g. Project Scheduling Tools, Planview) and Microsoft Office.
• A thorough understanding of IT Project Management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile is required.
• Knowledge of Global Data Privacy and Protection regulations and experience implementing systems that comply with the regulations.

Personal Attributes:
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking with and presenting to Executives and Senior Leadership.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and take action.
• Ability to work remote effectively.

Work Conditions:
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Occasional work-related travel.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.

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.

Why Join ATS?

• Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
• Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
• Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
• Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best