Intermediate Program Manager

Engineering Kitchener, Ontario

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Position:            Intermediate Program Manager          
Location:           Kitchener, ON                         
Job Type:          Full-Time Permanent
Experience:       3+ years’ experience      
Education:        Bachelor's
Division:            OTTO by Rockwell Automation
About OTTO by Rockwell Automation  
 
OTTO Motors is a global leader in autonomous technology for material handling inside manufacturing and warehouse facilities. With over five million hours of production experience, OTTO autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are trusted in mission-critical operations for some of the world’s most recognized brands. OTTO Motors was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Robotics Companies of 2023. For more information, visit ottomotors.com.  
 
OTTO Motors was acquired by Rockwell Automation effective October 2023.  Rockwell is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.  
 
About the Job
 
We are building a robotics platform. We are growing and need to add a new Intermediate Program Manager to manage both our internal teams and external relationships with key partners.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating program deliverables and serving as the point of contact between partners and other departments. Your goal is to manage the efforts of team members to ensure our programs are delivered on time and that our partners’ needs are met.

Your Primary Responsibilities will be:
  • Generate and manage the Joint Program Plan from kickoff to product release
  • Scheduling, Task Decomposition, and Resource Management
  • Analyze, evaluate, and mitigate program risks, and produce reports for management and stakeholders
  • Actively manage and expedite critical path tasks
  • Create and maintain a program schedule Gantt chart
  • Work with technical leads to identify:
    • Tasks and Dependencies
    • Resources Requirements (Personnel, Equipment, etc.)
  • Integrate with Software, Hardware and OEM Development Programs
  • Work with the other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple programs
  • Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional team, external vendors and partners
  • Track Program/Product Requirements and Specifications
  • Ensure completion of requirements implementation and verification
  • Working with external partners to ensure program success.  Establish and maintain:
    • Joint schedule
    • Joint risk management activities
    • Communication channels with all stakeholders
    • Action logs and tracking actions to completion
  • Risk Assessment and Management
    • Maintain a Risk Register
  • Managerial
    • Issue Escalation
    • Mentorship
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Relationship Management    
Required Technical Skills
  • Project Management Software
    • Gantt Charts (i.e. MS Project)
    • Task and Issue Tracking (i.e. JIRA)
    • Configuration Control
    • Requirements and Specifications tracking
  • Documentation
    • Solid writing skills
    • Good with spreadsheets to communicate complicated status
    • Executive presentations through effective slides
    • Documentation
  • 5+ years of project or program management experience from previous work placements (co-ops included)
  • Conflict resolution and people interface skills
  • Experience with direct customer contact
As our next Program Manager, you know how to under promise and over deliver, adapt to changing directions, priorities and personalities, and work with multiple stakeholders.  You have program management experience from previous work placements. 
 
Bonus Points For
 
  • Managing engineering related programs with external partners
  • Mechatronics background
  • Experience in managing partners
  • 1-2 years of engineering design experience from previous work placements
  • Experience managing and creating processes 
  • The ability to write macros or scripts with Office programs, JIRA or data processing.
At OTTO by Rockwell Automation, we are committed to building and supporting a culture of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We hire the best talent regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please contact 1-800-301-3863.  

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