Project Director

About Systemex Group Systemex Group is a growing global organization bringing together complementary expertise in industrial automation and industrial consulting. We help our clients grow and improve customer satisfaction and financial performance through automation, productivity, reliability, operational performance, and the successful delivery of complex projects.

Our Organization Is Comprised Of Two Divisions

• Systemex Automation (SA) – Delivering innovative automation, robotics, control systems, digital manufacturing, and warehouse automation solutions with 24/7 customer support.
• Systemex Industrial Consulting (SIC) – Providing lifecycle services focused on operational readiness, commissioning, asset management, maintenance and reliability, workforce solutions, and operational excellence.

With over 120 employees and ambitious growth objectives, Systemex is committed to building scalable processes, fostering innovation, strengthening governance, enhancing cybersecurity, and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver greater value to our employees and clients.

This opportunity is part of Systemex Automation (SA) SA is an engineering and automation integration firm delivering innovative solutions for manufacturing, warehouse automation, and industrial process industries.

Our Multidisciplinary Team Combines Expertise In Automation, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Development, And Systems Integration To Deliver Turnkey Solutions. Our Work Spans Five Key Areas

• Custom Projects
• Standard Automated Modular Cell Solutions
• Warehouse Automation
• Software Services & Products
• Industrial Digital Solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, innovative, and entrepreneurial individuals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and making a meaningful impact.

About The Role Systemex Automation is looking for an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large-scale automation and robotics projects and oversee strategic project execution within the organization.

As a Project Director, you will provide senior-level leadership and oversight across the full project lifecycle , from initial planning and execution through commissioning and customer handover. You will be accountable for project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resources, and customer satisfaction , while ensuring alignment with Systemex’s project governance framework and business objectives.

Working closely with customers, executives, and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide direction, resolve complex challenges, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for large-scale automation and robotics projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and project governance.
• Oversee project planning, execution, budgets, forecasts, schedules, resources, risks, and performance, taking corrective action when required.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, programming, production, purchasing, commissioning, sales, and other functions through matrix management.
• Act as a senior point of contact for customers, executives, and internal teams, managing expectations, resolving escalated issues, negotiating solutions, and building strong long-term relationships.
• Provide strategic direction on complex technical, operational, commercial, and project challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee major project deliverables, including design, programming, specifications, assembly, commissioning, and technical documentation, ensuring quality and compliance with requirements.
• Monitor project profitability and performance, presenting forecasts, progress, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution and develop additional business with existing customers while supporting the growth and development of Systemex’s project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including significant experience leading large, complex technical projects; automation, robotics, engineering, or industrial experience is highly valued.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects, with strong financial, commercial, risk, schedule, and resource management capabilities.
• Strong executive presence with excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented, with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in French is mandatory. Proficiency in English is also required in order to communicate effectively with internal clients and partners located outside of Quebec.

Why Join Systemex Automation?

• Work flexibility, including flexible hours and remote work;
• Competitive compensation, insurance, health spending account, telemedicine, and group RRSP;
• Professional development and support, including training through the LMS, professional order membership reimbursement, and safety boot reimbursement;
• A welcoming work environment with electric vehicle charging stations, a social club, BBQ events, coffee area, indoor and outdoor bike storage, and on-site sports activities.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive workplace for all.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Quebec's Law 25 where applicable.