Senior Project Manager (Automation & Electrification)

About the Role

Our Automation & Digitalization division is seeking an experienced Class A Project Manager to lead automation and electrification for capital projects. This role requires a solid understanding of automation and electrification technologies, excellent project management skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-value, complex projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. Class A projects involve considerable risks and challenges, making the Senior Project Manager’s role critical to meeting budgetary and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and electrification projects from inception to completion, ensuring project goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with technical design leads assigned per the project execution plan.
• Oversee project administration and financial control as required.
• Provide procurement assistance to support equipment acquisition.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing, including managing procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Define project objectives, scope, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional automation and electrification scope.
• Manage project risks and issues, including developing contingency plans and mitigation strategies, and communicating progress and challenges to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, 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.
• 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.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes and tools, including identifying lessons learned.
• Assist with the development of proposals for Class A projects, ensuring all key responsibilities are addressed to set projects up for success.
• Ensure adherence to the ANDRITZ quality system during project execution.

Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus
• Ownership for Performance
• Shared Commitment
• Openness

Leadership Behaviors

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

Requirements

• 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 industry standards, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• 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, such as MS Project or equivalent.
• Experience in the pulp & paper industry is an asset.
• Resourceful, self-managed, and goal-driven, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in 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%).

Preferred Qualifications

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