Global Director – Project Management

ATS Corporation

. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the global Project Management function .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLewis Center • Ohio • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Project Management, ensuring project delivery aligns with safety, quality, and customer satisfaction standards. Possesses expertise in resource planning, risk management, and compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment regulations.

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Project Management LeadershipHealth, Safety And Environment CompliancePMP CertificationFactory Automation KnowledgeMulti-Disciplined Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementResource PlanningPerformance ManagementHazard AssessmentsBudget ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuality StandardsTeam TrainingUtilization Management

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationAccountabilityCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareQMSPLCInstrumentationRoboticsMachine ControlsSensorsPneumatics

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

AutomationSystems IntegrationElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringControls EngineeringSafety ComplianceEmployee TrainingPerformance Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the global Project Management function
Lead Program Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators across the complete project lifecycle from purchase order through installation, commissioning, customer acceptance, and transition to long-term service
Ensure projects are delivered safely, predictably, and profitably while meeting schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction commitments
Establish and strengthen project management standards, governance, performance management, resource planning, risk management, talent development, and continuous improvement practices
Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams across Canada and the United States and with global stakeholders
Lead Project Management team members at ATS facilities in Canada and the United States as well as remote team members globally
Deliver project management group objectives and direct the team toward world-class performance standards
Ensure projects are completed efficiently according to schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Track project management performance metrics and implement corrective actions and improvements
Streamline methodologies and procedures with other core functions
Support Project Managers with project-related issues
Assign projects based on team members’ skills and experience
Own utilization, workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing strategy
Prepare performance plans and appraisals
Review and approve CORs
Support quoting efforts to set project budgets
Ensure project management team competence
Manage department processes and standards, team training, and publication of processes to the QMS
Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
Hold team members accountable for HSE compliance through annual performance reviews
Implement and maintain the HSE management system
Provide information, instruction, supervision, training, and safe working conditions to employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

A post-secondary college diploma, engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in electronics, electrical, mechanical, controls engineering, or a related field
Completion of the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset; PMP designation is required to be completed within 2 years of start date
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience leading multi-disciplined project teams, preferably in an automation or systems integration environment
Practical working knowledge of factory automation, including robots, PLC’s, instrumentation or other machine controls packages, sensors and pneumatics
Ability and willingness to travel minimum 25% of the time, primarily throughout Canada and the United States, with international travel as business needs require
Demonstrated ability to address Health, Safety and Environment compliance requirements
Ability to conduct hazard assessments, inspections, and audits
Ability to ensure employee training is provided according to an established training matrix
Ability to implement corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
Ability to ensure equipment, materials, and protective devices are provided and maintained safely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedules
Employee events
Free coffee beverages
Employee referral program
Safety shoe programs
Competitive starting salaries
Overtime pay eligibility
Paid vacation
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Comprehensive health benefits
401K matching program
Employee Incentive Bonus program
Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
Tuition reimbursement programs
Professional growth and development opportunities
Commitment to promoting from within