Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager

Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager

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We are an innovative, Vancouver-based startup at the forefront of robotics, AI, and machine vision technologies. Backed by VC funding and recognized with the 2025 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the AAM Supplier Excellence Innovation Award, and the 2024 BC Tech “Company of the Year – Growth”, we are on a mission to redefine the future of AI‑driven robotic vision systems.

Apera AI helps manufacturers make their factories more flexible and productive.

Robots enhanced with Apera’s software have 4D Vision – the ability to see and handle objects with human‑like capability. Challenging applications such as bin picking, sorting, packaging, and assembly are now open to fast, precise, and reliable automation.

We’re hiring a Senior Implementation and Onboarding Project Manager to lead 8–10 Field Application Engineers installing Apera’s software and Vision hardware on robot cells across North America. You’ll own deployments from readiness through production stabilization, ensuring every project lands flawlessly and customers see rapid ROI.

• Lead field installations and commissioning of 4D Vision systems at major OEM plants.
• Develop FAEs through coaching, structured feedback, and career pathing.
• Create and standardize onboarding playbooks, readiness checklists, and calibration protocols.
• Manage cross‑functional alignment between customers, engineering, and product.
• Integrate AI‑assisted diagnostics and knowledge tools to shorten install cycles and boost first‑time‑right success.

• Scope Growth:
  Design and scale an onboarding organization that sets the standard for global deployment excellence.
• Impact:
  Deliver work on factory floors of the world’s largest manufacturers.
• Learning:
  Build cross‑functional leadership skills in operations, product, and customer success.
• Visibility:
  Metrics and dashboards are reviewed by senior executives and OEM leaders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent).
• 15+ years with proven hands‑on background in robotic system integration, troubleshooting, and deployment.
  
  Experience with commissioning industrial robots (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, UR, Yaskawa, or similar).
• Strong communication skills – confident with engineers, executives, and customers.
• Ability to travel up to 40–50% to customer sites across North America.

• Experience with machine vision or robotic vision systems.
• Expertise in process design, readiness management, or operations optimization.

• Every employee is an owner – equity for all.
• A culture of curiosity: we experiment, learn fast, and share openly.
• Well‑funded with a recent Series A to fuel ambitious product roadmaps and growth.
• Trusted by big‑name automotive in TIER 1 suppliers.
• High‑impact work with autonomy and clear paths to grow.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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