Automation Project Manager

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of full automation project scopes, including engineering, procurement, commissioning, and handover to lifecycle services. Manage project financials, schedules, risks, and customer relationships while coordinating local and remote teams.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Engineering or Computer Science with a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation, or an engineering diploma with a CET or RET designation. Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant industry experience, including 2 years in project management.

Skills

• Project management
• Automation
• Process systems
• Safety systems
• Engineering design
• Risk management
• Contract management
• Customer relationship management
• Commissioning
• Start-up
• Instrumentation
• Control technology
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Financial management

Benefits

• Employee ownership model

About this role

Spartan Controls is an employee-owned company and leading provider of industrial automation, valves, measurement, control solutions and data management, for process industries in Western Canada and beyond.  We are dedicated to providing exceptional sales, support and service experiences for our diverse customer base in industries such as mining, power, oil & gas, municipal, pulp & paper, and chemical.
 
Spartan is committed to creating a sustainable modern world with innovative automation. Our focus is Customer Outcomes.  By leveraging applied automation we assist customers improving their Safety, Reliability, Operations and Productivity.  
 
Our employee ownership model creates a unique culture of community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and a place to build your career.  Spartan Controls provides an environment that not only encourages you to do your best, but also empowers you to do what it takes to create a solution, address a need, or respond to an issue.
 Summary
We are hiring an Automation Project Manager based at our Burnaby Automation Centre to lead the delivery of our full automation project scope, with a strong focus on Process and Safety Systems across all project components and facilities. In this role, you will deliver a holistic OnePlant Automation Solution, from sensor to cloud, for large industrial facilities in a wide range of industries. Reporting to the Manager, Projects and Lifecycle Services, you will provide project and technical leadership to multiple teams responsible for engineering design, configuration, integration, procurement, manufacturing, commissioning and start-up, and handover to Lifecycle Services.
Working directly with customers, EPCs, OEMs and other third-party contractors, the successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously, directing local and remote project teams. A key focus for this role will include customer relationship management, risk management and contract/interface management.Role and Responsibilities

Lead multiple automation projects from sales handover through engineering, configuration, procurement, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, startup, and transition to Lifecycle Services
Manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality, functionality, deliverables, and integrated change control in a fast-paced, agile environment
Identify and manage project risks, contracts, and interfaces
Own project financials, schedules, records, reporting, and other project management documentation required by internal and external customers
Manage customer relationships, expectations, and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with applicable engineering and safety standards, practices, and procedures
Plan and lead local and remote engineering, design, manufacturing, outsourced, and third-party resources to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget
Collaborate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes in the best interests of the customer and Spartan
Support Business Development and Sales pursuits by interpreting quotes and purchase orders, contributing to quality proposals, and enabling a seamless transition to project execution
Deliver integrated automation solutions encompassing continuous historians, enterprise solutions, cloud connectivity, IIoT, cybersecurity, electrical systems, control panels, and modular buildings
Qualifications and Skills

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with a P.Eng. or P.L.(Eng.) designation, or an engineering diploma with a CET or RET designation
Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification is considered an asset
7+ years of relevant industry experience, including 2+ years as a Project Manager
Proven record of managing increasingly complex projects and multiple concurrent projects through various stages of execution, with successful customer outcomes
Knowledge of project management and PMO processes, industry business drivers, regulations, standards, and practices
Broad understanding of instrumentation and control technology, common engineering tools, and work processes, with strong technical skills and a willingness to learn
Strong leadership, collaboration, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to work proactively in a fast-paced team environment and build effective customer relationships
Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills, with attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and deadlines
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter who can work independently and thrive under pressure
Willingness to travel to customer sites as required
This position is considered safety-sensitive, and a pre-employment alcohol & drug test will be required
Spartan recognizes that there are many ways in which candidates develop knowledge, abilities, and competencies throughout their careers. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and we do consider qualifications and competencies that are equivalent to those specifically mentioned above.
 
Close Date: November 8, 2026 (11:59 pm PCT)
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 Requisition ID: 1917

About Spartan Controls Ltd.

Industrial Automation · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Calgary, Alberta · founded 1963