Vention
Manufacturing
ProjectManager
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“Project Manager at Vention. Skills: Project lifecycle management, Customer management, Cross-functional coordination. Own the full project lifecycle for large deals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years of experience in a project lead, technical coordinator, or program management role, Demonstrated experience managing contracts, change orders, and commercial milestones with enterprise or industrial customers, Proven ability to reliably update meaningful project reports and KPIs, Experience with project planning tools (Asana, or equivalent), Cross-functional coordination skills
Nice to Have
CAPM certification (or actively pursuing PMP), Familiarity with industrial automation, robotics, or hardware manufacturing environments, Experience with ERP or supply chain management systems
What You'll Do.
Own the full project lifecycle for large deals
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans
Monitor project health
Proactively identify schedule
Maintain project data in reporting tools
Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for
Manage customer communications with clarity
Set and uphold expectations on scope
Track contractual obligations
and commercial milestones
Escalate and resolve commercial or contractual issues
Work closely with Sales
Coordinate with the Implementation & Partner Programs Manager
Capture recurring delivery issues
Feed structured improvement proposals back to Engineering and
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales; Operations; Supply Chain; Finance; Engineering; Implementation & Partner Programs
Communication Scope
Customer communication; Written communication; Verbal communication
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Milestone tracking, Financial tracking, Change management, Agile
Full Job Description
Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics. At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day. We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference. As Large Deals Project Manager within the PMO, you will own the end-to-end delivery of Vention's large orders—typically high-value, multi-line assemblies built by our operations team for enterprise customers. These projects require rigorous planning, financial tracking, contract discipline, technical change management and proactive customer communication. Reporting directly to the PMO Director, you will operate at the intersection of sales hand-off, operations execution, supply chain, and customer success. Key responsibilities Project delivery ownership * Own the full project lifecycle for large deals: pre-sales involvement, kick-off, scheduling, milestone tracking, shipping, and financial close. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans using Vention's planning tools. * Monitor project health and proactively identify schedule, scope, or cost risks; escalate early to PMO Director and relevant stakeholders. * Maintain project data in the existing reporting tools. * Coordinate closely with the operations and supply ch
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