Senior Project Manager

Napoleon leads the way with innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, unsurpassed customer service and remarkable product quality. Our award-winning products offer a best-in-class experience for all customers’ home comfort needs. While we are proudly Canadian, Napoleon is also fortunate to operate on a world-wide scale.

The warmth and experience that a Napoleon product brings to the homes of our customers transcends borders, language, and cultures to enhance everyday living across the globe. Throughout North America, Europe, South America and Asia, Napoleon creates memorable moments through our stunning designs and innovative technologies.

Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Director, PMO

Job Purpose: To manage the successful and on time launch of new and/or improved products meeting project objectives (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Function, Scope). Work in close collaboration with the assigned cross functional team; including championing and executing product/process change notices. Using project management skills and methodologies (Stage Gate, Monday), the Sr Project Manager leads the cross-functional team through the launch phase of the program, assuming responsibility from design and development, business analysis, process verification and throughout stable mass production. The primary focus is on planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget meeting Napoleon Quality standards. The Sr Project Manager is responsible to planed and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor process, project risk management, and keep stakeholders informed throughout the launch of the project following right escalation channels. The Sr Project Manager will ensure the successful introduction of new products and products changes with the production team, (quality, operations, purchasing, manufacturing engineering etc.), ensuring detailed implementation planning has been completed, timing is feasible, parts and resource availability are confirmed, and readiness reviews are completed and that best practices are consistently applied. The Sr Project Manager is the lead for open issues list after Gate 1 is signed and works with the project leaders and administrative assistant to maintain accuracy and regularly follows up with the cross functional team members to ensure task completion.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Responsible for overall project planning & execution, including design, development, budget, feasibility, planning, scheduling, reporting, and managing the master launch schedule(s) for relevant assigned products to ensure launch timing is communicated and feasible for all departments and functions. Where applicable coordinates directly with production sites outside Barrie (International divisional Locations – e.g. China, US, etc.).

Actively participates in the engineering production runs and design reviews for new products to understand the product design, status, and potential challenges.

Partners with the CFT to ensure design feasibility, cost targets, successful execution of process and production runs, quality products, project timing and project risks. The Sr Project Manager is responsible for cost, timing, quality, successful launch, system readiness, (resource availability, parts availability, engineering masters structured, etc.) Chairs CFT meetings from Gate 2 onward, and heavily supports Product Management in Gates 0 & 1.

Ensures products are launched on time by thoroughly analyzing launch process, ensure system readiness and resource and component availability. Forecasts new product availability dates and communicates any changes in plan. Where variances exist creates, aligns, and executes recovery plans.

Responsible for planning and managing all required tasks with cross function that are necessary to achieve flawless launch including but not limited to; ensuring parts are set-up correctly in ERP, (cost, material, labor, min quantities etc.), open issues from process build are addressed prior to production, long lead time parts, PPAP's and 1st offs are coordinated with purchasing and quality, cost implosions are complete and accurate, all stage gate tasks are complete etc.

Plans and executes the production run in direct collaboration with the operations team and with support of the leader(s). Ensures thorough readiness reviews are conducted as appropriate but at least 7 business days prior to the run and 48 hours prior to ensure all issues from the process run are closed, all components, work instructions resources etc. are available and in place. Provides direct support to production, (team leader etc.) during the production run and summarizes success compared to target. Records and actions all opportunities for improvement using the appropriate tool, (Monday, CI, CAR etc.). Ensures all deliverables from the production run are complete, (e.g. first off, post run review etc.) Where applicable, coordinates directly with production sites outside Barrie and attends production runs personally as required.

Manage (prepare, review, update on periodic basis) Project open issues list and works with department administrator and all stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of activities. Works with department administrator to analyze trends and suggest corrective action to improve efficiency. Raise flag to relevant management team member at appropriate time based on gap / variance analysis.

Track and actively manages change notices CN's, for new products during the first 12 months, working with appropriate resources within R&D to determine technical feasibility and work with R&D and manufacturing to determine feasibility of financial business case. Plans, schedules, and monitors the necessary actions required to implement the change, including but not limited to minimization of scrap, build out plans, effectivity date, communication of change, etc. Works in collaboration with the R&D administrator to record and analyze the effectiveness of the change process and provide recommendations to management for improvements. Provides support to the Production Coordinator with respect the CN’s for mature products. Ensure the containment of new processes and parts until production is stabilized and there are no customer issues for assigned project(s) as required.

Manage and actively participates in project milestone review meetings / provide input following GNPMS standard Processes or best practices.

Create and review project and sub-project timelines to plan, analyze and manage on time launches /project completion and identify risks or conflicts. Champion for department project schedule template for manufactured, purchased, and pass-through products. Coordinates purchased components kick off and approval for relevant assigned projects.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure products are evaluated for suitability for hard tooling prior to production freeze and provide support to introduce hard tooled part at an appropriate time after launch via applicable internal process.

Collaborate closely with purchasing and quality in the process of selecting suppliers, specifically with a view to ensure feasible launch schedules are maintained, orders are placed, PQV, PPAP and other requirements are completed at the appropriate time. Where necessary work directly with suppliers / venders to develop recovery plans and countermeasures. Perform other duties as required. Some domestic and international travel required.

Education and Experience:

• A three (3) year College Diploma in Engineering or directly related subject. An Engineering Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of applicable work experience in an engineering or production environment with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated project / program management experience required.
• Certificate or Diploma in Project Management / registered PMP preferred.
• MS Office, MS Project / Monday.com
• Broad understanding of design, manufacturing, and assembly processes with experience in metal stamping and/or fabrication.
• Understanding of Hearth/Grills/HVAC products would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through negotiating, influencing, and aligning individuals and cross functional departments.

IGNITE YOUR CAREER, Some of our competitive benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation / Wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP/DPSP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Associate Purchase Programs, Product Discounts, In-house Sales
• Appreciation Events, Raffles, Draws, Fundraising, BBQ’s, Competitions
• Napoleon Cares – Associates helping Associates
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Napoleon Recognition Program
• GOevisits, virtual doctor visits
• And more

The Napoleon Group of Companies is committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain Associates with disabilities. This includes providing accessibility across all stages of the employment cycle. Accommodation is available upon request.

We thank you for your interest in The Napoleon Group of Companies and for participating in our competition. Only those candidates selected for consideration will be contacted.