We are a solutions-driven, customer-focused provider of material handling, storage, and automated systems solutions and we take pride in knowing that your actions boost our customers’ productivity. We are looking for customer-focused, self-starting individuals to join our team and make a difference. If that sounds like you, join the Johnston Equipment team today!

Position Summary We are seeking a motivated individual to join our company as Project Manager, Automated Systems able to manage projects both on-site and remote. This role works primarily outside of the office and communicates daily through virtual meetings.

As a Project Manager, Automated Systems, you will coordinate the successful delivery and deployment of Material Handling Systems and Automation projects sold to customers.

As part of our PMO team, you will define your project goals, establish completion dates, assign team members and sub-trades, organize your project schedule, and communicate it with all parties. Oversee production/delivery schedules to ensure timelines are followed, and present regular progress updates to internal and external stakeholders. You will monitor all sub-trades to make sure they have the resources and information they need to deliver a safe and successful project to meet our client’s expectations. The role might require extensive travel within Canada on a required basis.

In addition, manage customer orientation and support programs to ensure customers utilize automated systems effectively on an ongoing basis. Interface with GNJ Service department, sales staff, and customer departments (operations/IT/Health & Safety) to ensure successful deployments. Manage relationship(s) with vendor(s). Track project costs to ensure projects are delivered on budget and on time.

The PM success will depend increasingly on his or her leadership, communications ability and performance, and ability to manage the details of multiple projects.

Previous experience with project support in Material Handling Solutions and Manufacturing along with working knowledge of Radio shuttle and Applications, Vertical Lift Modules, AGV/VGV/guided vehicles, mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor will be preferred.

How You’ll Make An Impact Meeting project deliverables on time and on budget increases customer satisfaction and sustains our companies image as the industry leader while securing our future growth.

• Track project costs within a project management applications
• Coordinate hardware installation,
• Software implementation,
• Delivery, installation and
• Ensure satisfactory operation of hardware/software system to customers.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and vendors
• Manage sub-contractors as part of the project, including health and safety, insurance, budget, billing and invoicing, and project completion

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Post- secondary college diploma, engineering degree or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering.
• Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Must have experience managing automation projects with multiple disciplinary teams.
• Must have a proven track record of coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and construction team.
• Must have acted in a project management role with a minimum of five years’ experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidisciplinary team.
• A practical working knowledge of Radio shuttle and Applications, Vertical Lift Modules, AGV guided vehicles, mobile robotics, sortation, and conveyor will be preferred
• An ability to work effectively with customers according to deadlines and under pressure-filled conditions is essential
• The ideal candidate must be able to travel as needed within Canada (50%)

Why You’ll love it here

• We offer a competitive salary, incentive program, and an excellent benefits package
• We trust and support you - take ownership of your work and push your ideas from inception to execution
• We want to see you grow - we support your career progression and provide learning and development opportunities

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

G.N. Johnston Equipment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request. About Johnston Equipment Johnston Equipment provides material handling equipment to move product in, out and throughout warehouses; service solutions and tools to better manage warehouse productivity; racking, storage and automated system solutions to optimize the storage and movement of goods; and programs to protect material handling assets and the people who utilize them. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced solutions as well as provide the highest quality service.

We are growing and need talented professionals to drive our vision to create an effortless experience for our customers by delivering our products and services in an efficient and safe manner. Join us…. Make a difference!

Additional Qualifications Education

• College or University graduate is required
• Training in Lean/CI Methodologies an asset is required
• Project Management Institute Accreditation or In-progress (CAPM) or (PMP) is required

Skills

• Manage sub-contractors as part of the project, including health and safety, insurance, budget, billing and invoicing, and project completion
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a cross-functional project management role
• Experienced in managing full project life-cycle
• It's essential that project managers have strong analytical and organizational skills so that they can delegate tasks, motivate colleagues and manage stakeholder priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Technical: familiarity and experience with project management and software including advanced functions
• Multitasking: requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 2-4 year’s experience in project management, with preference given to candidates with installation project experience is required