ATS Company: PA Solutions

Requisition ID: 14152

Location:

Greenville, SC, US, 29615

Date: Feb 25, 2025

Project Manager

Job Description

POSITION IS LOCATED IN ST LOUIS, MO

We engineer a sustainable future!

Process Automation Solutions is one of the leading manufacturer-independent suppliers of complete automation solutions for the process and manufacturing industries. The company currently employs more than1,500 people with a global presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Our operational activities focus on the design of process control systems and their vertical integration into the overall business process. We offer complete services from the concept to commissioning, from the field level through process control level to corporate management level. Process Automation Solutions is a company of ATS Corporation.

Duties:

Project Management (PM) responsibilities include full Project Lifecycle Management for one or more System Integration related systems projects. PM will be accountable to deliver projects on time, within budget, with exceptional quality, and a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Bid to Complete engagement and ownership thru all aspects as per project management workflow

• Project performance monitoring & forecasting (Percentage of Completion, Estimate to Complete, Estimate at Completion, Margin, Cash, Earned Value management)

• Drive regular progress meetings (internal/external) and prepare supporting project reports

• Prepare and maintain the project schedule

• Define and own the staffing plan for the project with support from Operations

• Management of sub-contractors

• Manage materials workflow for the project (quotes, Purchase Order requisitions, bidding, procurement, expediting, receiving)

• Conduct internal and external project reviews

• Understand risks and manage accordingly

• Change order management and negotiation

• Strong collaboration with Operations, Finance, Sales, and HR departments

• Perform or manage systematic quality checks of projects at all gates

• Managing projects in real time and at the location of execution as required

• Adherence to PA/ATS PMO processes, documentation requirements, and reporting

• Resource coordination to ensure highest value of properly trained and utilized team

• Transparency in all facets of project management

• Lead with a “can do” attitude and foster the same throughout the project team

• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

• Leverage Sr. Management and CoEs for problem solving and guidance as necessary.

• Create a high-performance culture by setting high expectations, empowerment, providing coaching/feedback, and reviewing team performance to ensure the highest performance standards

• Ensure that all activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

• Demonstrate leadership in Health & Safety compliance and drive a safe working culture

Additional Information

Education and Experience:

• BS in either Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing related fields

• PMP certification or MBA is a plus

• Strong background knowledge in IT/OT

• Minimum of five years of Automation related PM experience preferably within the Life science, Pharma, Biotech, and food industries.

• Understanding and managing the levers to directly influence project timing, quality, and associated financial metrics (budget, utilization, margin expansion, timing, cost optimization, Earned Value management, etc.)

• Strong experience with S88 project Management in a GMP regulated environment is a plus

• Strong familiarity with GAMP and Good Documentation Practices

• Experience managing a project portfolio of more than $5M, with project teams ranging from 2 to 20+ resources

• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in an intentional, focused, respectful, and highly engaged manner

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Experience using collaborative tools like Teams and SharePoint

• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus

• Experience with JDE, Oracle is a plus

Responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:

• Ensure that equipment, materials, and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner

• Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures

• Applies progressive discipline as appropriate for health, safety and/or environmental violations

• Advise employees of the existence of any potential or actual health and safety risks

• Provide appropriate instruction for safe work

• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

• Conduct periodic inspections and audits in accordance with legislative and/or corporate requirements

• Conduct accident/incident investigations, prepare necessary reports and communicate to line management, health and safety personnel and health and safety committee

• Ensure that all employees, including temporary workers and contractors, adhere to safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment

• Support activities and initiatives outlined by the Joint Health and Safety Committee

Process Automation Solutions is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Process Automation Solutions will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact PA-LSNA-HR@pa-ats.com

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities, duties, or tasks.