Burlington, Ontario | Onsite and Remote | CAD $110,000 – $140,000 + Perks Want to lead complex automation projects for manufacturing clients across North America? This role is critical to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget—while maintaining the high client satisfaction Ready Systems is known for. You’ll oversee a project from start to finish — covering scope, resources, commissioning, and final handover — while serving as the main point of contact between clients, internal teams, and suppliers to keep goals and deliverables on track.

Reports To: General Manager/PMO Manager

Direct Reports: Project teams Key Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end delivery of custom automation projects, from kick-off through final handover

Partner cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and applications teams across all phases of the project lifecycle

Develop comprehensive project plans encompassing milestones, functional specifications, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies

Manage a broad stakeholder network including clients, vendors, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle

Track and maintain project schedule, progress, and financial performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

Lead regular status meetings and deliver transparent, timely updates and reports to both internal teams and clients

Uphold technical and performance standards, ensuring specifications are met or exceeded while proactively managing scope

Coordinate commissioning and installation activities in collaboration with engineering and field teams





Champion continuous improvement initiatives to refine project delivery processes and elevate project management best practices Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or a related field

At least 5+ years of experience working on multidisciplined projects in the engineering or related field

At least 2-3 years of direct project management experience leading a multidisciplined team

PMP, or equivalent, certification is a strong asset

Strong understanding of mechanical design, controls integration, and manufacturing operations

Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills

Experience with project management software tools and financial tracking

Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings, site visits, or commissioning (approx. 1–2 days/month) Physical & Safety Tasks

All applicants must be able to perform the following tasks as part of their player-coach operational responsibilities: Walk up to 5 km per day during manufacturing floor oversight and plant walkthroughs.

Stand and work at heights or navigate tight operational environments during commissioning phases.

React quickly to visual and auditory factory alerts.





Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, safety eyewear, vests, and high-visibility gear during site visits.

CAD $110,000 – $140,000

Performance-linked bonuses aligned with the corporate strategy roadmap.

Company-sponsored pension

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement matching benefits.

Paid travel and expenses.

Opportunities for leadership development in a growing,innovation-focused company About Ready Systems

Ready Systems is a powerhouse in specialized industrial automation, assembly solutions, and advanced material handling. Operating since 2007, we design and integrate complex conveyor systems, robotics, and PLC platforms across North America and Europe, with a dominant niche leadership in the high-stakes automotive seating vertical.

Why Join Ready

Systems?

At Ready Systems, our goal is to be an ecosystem that makes us the preferred destination for the professionals we seek to hire. We strive to be a scalable, no B-S, organization built on repeatable, data-driven processes. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Systems welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. AI Disclosure Ready Systemsdoes not use AI to screen, assess, or select candidates.

Vacancy Disclosure

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Project Manager (Burlington)
🏢 Ready Systems Industries
📍 Burlington