Automation Project Manager

BWXTCambridge, ON
CA$76,000 - CA$118,000Onsite

About The Position

BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) is seeking an Automation Project Manager to join their Operational Excellence organization. This role will lead automation and digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational performance, standardization, and efficiency. The Project Manager will oversee automation projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements. This involves disciplined planning, cross-functional coordination, and clear communication with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and external vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in project management, automation projects, or manufacturing/engineering environments.
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals including scheduling, budgeting, and change management.
  • Experience delivering automation, manufacturing systems, or operational improvement projects.
  • Strong capability in requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Experience analyzing and presenting data using Excel and Power BI (or equivalent tools).
  • Strong communication skills with ability to influence and coordinate across technical and operational teams.
  • Experience with vendor management and external stakeholder coordination.

Nice To Haves

  • Exposure to MES, ERP, or digital manufacturing systems considered an asset.
  • PMP certification or working toward certification is an asset.
  • Nuclear industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate automation projects across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and deliverables to ensure execution against scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
  • Facilitate collection and translation of business and operational requirements into structured project and solution definitions.
  • Support development of business cases, including scope definition, benefits, scheduling, and cost inputs.
  • Coordinate capital authorization (ACE) documentation and ensure readiness for approval.
  • Manage project tracking, reporting, and communication to ensure transparency of progress, risks, and issues.
  • Support vendor engagement including coordination, information gathering, and alignment with Supply Chain processes.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support testing, validation, and readiness activities including UAT and operational cutover preparation.
  • Lead or support on-site execution activities including go-live and hypercare support.
  • Drive continuous improvement of project execution processes, tools, and standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – Including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan and an optional Company-matched retirement savings plans (RRSP/TFSA/EPSP).
  • Flexible hybrid schedules and compressed workweek option available.
  • Employee Referral Program ($1,500 and $3,000).
  • Educational Refund Plan – Up to $5,250 USD per year.
  • Professional Development – Access to training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
  • Gym membership discounts.
  • Access to mental health support programs.
  • Diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture.
  • Team-building activities organized by the Social Committee.
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