Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Do you enjoy working with field teams and customers, and can you see a long-term vision to help drive execution strategy to deliver value to customers and influence the development of new technologies? Do you have a record of accomplishments employing business and organizational skills, orchestrating across functions to deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions on time? Are you a growth minded leader who provides clarity, inspires change and creates energy across a broad base of teams, groups, customers and communities? If so, this role might be ideal for you.

As the director, you will champion how customers realize value from Vention’s turnkey projects. The commissioning function is focused on nurturing key relationships and bringing Vention’s latest technologies to market successfully. The commissioning team consists of engineers, technicians, software developers and project managers. Taking charge of the projects in the final phases of pre-sales, the team is accountable for the on time, on cost delivery of the scope and is responsible for the installation, programming, testing and commissioning of our client’s projects. Your ability to develop engineering and project management teams in industrial automation will help you influence the products Vention builds and set up Vention’s key partners for success. Collaborating closely with the technical sales team, you and your team will play a pivotal role in expending Vention’s client base and nurturing existing clients. Your vast domain expertise will help you identify development opportunities in Vention’s technologies and build the next automation giant.

More specifically, your role will include:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, project managers and software developers

• Direct and implement engineering and project management best practices to ensure on-time and on-cost delivery of value to Vention’s customers

• Direct and implement programs to monitor Vention’s efficiency at delivering value and nurturing strong relationships to customers

• Lead escalation management for the team and be the path to challenging commercial, technical, and strategic situations

• Direct, develop and maintain comprehensive feedback loops with the product teams to ensure acute understanding of what the customers and automation experts need

• Lead and drive a customer-centric/customer-obsessed culture within team and across org

• Direct and implement programs to develop and maintain the technical knowledge base of the team at the required level to influence the product organization, deliver projects with efficiency, and provide assistance to the sales group, as well as customers, with expertise

• Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, automation, or robotics engineering - or related field

• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls or robotics

• 8+ years of experience in leading technical teams

• Broad and deep understanding of customers across industries and segments and geographies

• Strong business acumen and deep knowledge of project management methodologies and budget management

• Experience and  ability to adapt and build processes from the ground up

• Proven leadership skills, with experience building and managing teams

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across all levels of the organization

‍How We Take Care of You

• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well