Senior Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 6, 2026.
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Cambridge, ON | On-site
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000
Benefits: RRSP, health/dental/vision package, reimbursement for tuition and professional dues, paid vacation, personal days, and sick days
Get to Know Us: Eclipse Automation delivers cutting-edge custom automated manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. We combine advanced automation expertise with digital innovation to create smart, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing systems. Our global network includes facilities in Canada, the United States and Hungary ensuring regional expertise and global strength.
The Position:
The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership and coordination of project management functions. Working directly with applications department, customers and Project team to direct project scope and ensure profitability goals are met on budget. Work with the management and plant personnel to deliver the Eclipse Vision and the Eclipse Entrepreneurial Culture.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Direct and coordinate project schedules and resource allocation within the individual project teams
Monitor and communicate the project scope to the project teams as well as updating entire project time of contract changes
Create and review project schedules with the customer and project team to ensure on time project delivery
Review initial project scope and buy-in to project budget
Develop and manage project budgets and maintain project profitability
Manage company man hours versus projected project hours to maintain company optimum capacity work functions
Monitor all progress by the project teams on a daily basis, pinpoint possible issues with design, budgets, schedules and customers
Liaison between all departments to ensure time delivery of purchased items and on time delivery of Eclipse machinery and equipment
Co-chair company’s project meetings to ensure all department leaders meet design specifications, schedules and project budgets
Review new projects with applications and department managers to allocate budgets and company resources
Ensure completion of all project contract deliverables through verification checklists including internal pre shipment check lists are complete
Participate in the development of change order proposals
Assist in the design evaluation of accepted project orders
Record all Research & Development work per project is reported for SR&ED claims
Monitor individual and departmental performance on a project level to identify department short falls and apply performance metrics against final execution
Leadership:
Monitor and update project work-in-progress to report project profitability to accounting on a monthly basis
Communicate project invoicing to the Accounting department and ensure payment is received
Promote positive relations and open communication techniques with partners, customers, vendors, and distributors
Recommend and consistently administer policies, process flow and procedures to enhance operations
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
Ability to communicate effectively with personnel, resolve and trouble shoot potential problems with supervisors
What We’re Looking For:
Has successfully completed a University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering / Robotics Automation Technology or equivalent experience
Formal project management training through PMP or working towards obtaining PMP Certification
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Solid Works would be an asset
10 years' experience in the custom automation industry within a supervisory role
Experience in strategic planning and execution
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, accounting principles and sound business practices
Knowledge of structuring resource planning, managing budgets and revenue expectations
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
What We Offer:
Reimbursement for tuition and professional dues
3 weeks of vacation and 3 paid personal days (to start)
RRSP matching program
Free snack program
Why Join Us:
Here at Eclipse Automation, creation and innovation are at our core, and our culture reflects that. Fast-paced and continuously fostering growth, we encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that our teams embody, and leverage each of their strengths to do better for our people, our clients, and our communities.Our teams are made up of innovators, thinkers, and doers, with the know-how and expertise to exceed expectations, and the relentless spirit to create and reinvent. Our people are what enable us to live up to our name - to eclipse all others, inspiring and creating outcomes that change the world. Eclipse Automation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive work environment. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants solely on the basis of their qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
At Eclipse Automation, we believe in the power of human connection. We do not use AI in our hiring process; every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team to ensure each candidate receives careful consideration.
This publicly advertised job posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team and assume the responsibilities of this role.
Eclipse Automation encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Those in need of accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should notify [email protected]. Any information received that relates to accommodation needs of a candidate will be addressed in a confidential manner.