Current jobs related to Project Management Director - St Thomas - PowerCo SE
-
Project Manager
3 days ago
St. Thomas, Canada The Corporation of the City of St Thomas Full timeAn Opportunity to Join Our Dynamic Teamin a Dynamic City PROJECT MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (Permanent, Full-Time) Job Posting #1022-01-25 **POSITION SYNOPSIS AND PURPOSE**: As part of the fast-paced industrial development team, you will be involved in building one of the largest new industrial subdivisions in Canada. The project includes high profile...
-
Assistant Project Manager
4 days ago
St. John's, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full timeOverview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the...
-
Project Manager
2 weeks ago
St. Thomas, Canada Buckland Customs Brokers Ltd. Full timeBuckland Global Trade, 73 Gaylord Rd., St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Job Description Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM Who we are For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and...
-
Manager of Development and Compliance
1 week ago
St. Thomas, Canada City of St. Thomas Full timePosting #711-04-23 **POSITION SYNOPSIS AND PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services / City Engineer, the Manager of Development and Compliance oversees the development of engineering design drawings for new subdivision development and new site plan development including inspections of construction of new development services for...
-
Corporate Project Controls and Planning Manager
2 weeks ago
St. John's, Canada Omega Project Solutions Full timeCorporate Project Controls and Planning Manager NSB Omega is searching for a Corporate Project Controls and Planning Manager for a Full Time Staff role with one of our Key Clients. Assignment DescriptionThe Senior Planner is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex project schedules and planning...
-
Manager of Capital Works
1 week ago
St. Thomas, Canada City of St. Thomas Full timePosting #710-04-23 **POSITION SYNOPSIS AND PURPOSE**: Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services & City Engineer is responsible for prioritization, planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure renewal projects and asset management. Provides leadership, technical expertise, and professional responsibility for design activities....
-
Property Manager
6 days ago
St. Catharines, Canada Cannon Greco Management Full timeCannon Greco Management Limited is a medium sized condominium management firm located in St. Catharines, ON and services clients throughout the Niagara Region. We specialize in the management of residential and commercial condominium corporations. Cannon Greco promotes professionalism, experience and hands on service to its customers. We pride ourselves on...
-
Property Manager
3 days ago
St. Catharines, Canada Cannon Greco Management Full timeCannon Greco Management Limited is a medium sized condominium management firm located in St. Catharines, ON and services clients throughout the Niagara Region. We specialize in the management of residential and commercial condominium corporations. Cannon Greco promotes professionalism, experience and hands on service to its customers. We pride ourselves on...
-
Property Manager
3 days ago
St. Catharines, Canada Cannon Greco Management Full timeCannon Greco Management Limited is a medium sized condominium management firm located in St. Catharines, ON and services clients throughout the Niagara Region. We specialize in the management of residential and commercial condominium corporations. Cannon Greco promotes professionalism, experience and hands on service to its customers. We pride ourselves on...
-
Property Manager
1 week ago
St. Catharines, Canada Cannon Greco Management Full timeCannon Greco Management Limited is a medium sized condominium management firm located in St. Catharines, ON and services clients throughout the Niagara Region. We specialize in the management of residential and commercial condominium corporations. Cannon Greco promotes professionalism, experience and hands on service to its customers. We pride ourselves on...
Project Management Director
2 weeks ago
Date: Aug 19, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Leadership
- Job Function: Operations
- Job ID: 4116
**Project Management Director**:
**Our Story and Why We're Growing**
Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities - from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER
**About the Role**
The Project Management Director will Lead and oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of a €4.8 billion international factory project, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence. This senior leadership role ensures the successful rollout of a state-of-the-art, high-capacity production facility while balancing corporate objectives, local requirements, and regulatory compliance.
If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering results on a global scale, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious projects in the battery manufacturing sector.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Strategic Leadership**:
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the international rollout of the factory project, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market needs.
- Define and drive strategic initiatives to facilitate seamless factory start-up and full operational capability.
- Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project organization spanning global and local teams.
**Project Oversight & Governance**:
- Assume ultimate accountability for the project's scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring delivery within defined parameters.
- Lead stakeholder engagement, including executive reporting, steering committee presentations, and strategic decision-making forums.
- Establish and manage project governance structures to oversee risk, compliance, and project performance metrics.
**Stakeholder & External Relations**:
- Represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and collaborations with government entities, regulatory authorities, and indigenous communities.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external partners, fostering robust relationships to ensure project success.
**Operational Excellence**:
- Oversee resource allocation, target setting, and financial management, ensuring adherence to target costing and project milestones.
- Champion the implementation of advanced project management methodologies, including risk and change management, to navigate complexities effectively.
- Drive alignment across internal functions and external expert teams, including construction, manufacturing, quality, and process engineering.
**Team Development & Leadership**:
- Recruit, structure, and develop a diverse, global project team, ensuring integration of technical, operational, and strategic capabilities.
- Foster a collaborative culture through mentorship, conflict resolution, and leadership in a matrixed environment.
- Promote a results-driven mindset while maintaining alignment with corporate values and standards.
**Compliance & Continuous Improvement**:
- Ensure adherence to all legal, safety, and environmental regulations across project phases.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and innovations in project delivery.
- Drive the rollout of a high-capacity, standard cell factory (up to 90GWh annual capacity), meeting aggressive delivery timelines and quality expectations.
**What you bring to the Team**
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects, including international ventures.
- 7+ years in senior leadership roles managing cross-functional, cross-cultural teams in complex matrix organizations.
- Proven expertise in delivering multi-billion-euro capital projects within strict timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Mastery of advanced project management tools and frameworks (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Agile methodologies).
- Strong government relations experience, including negotiations with regulatory bodies and public stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of construction, production, and start-up processes for industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated success in budget management, financial reporting, and steering committee collaboration.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting at C-suite and government levels.
- Proficiency in cha
