Project Manager

Reports to: Research & Development Director

**Major purpose**:
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of designated innovation projects in the EMS automotive development space. Working closely with engineering, design, and production stakeholders, the Project Manager ensures that requirements, deadlines, testing processes, and schedules are on track. This is a **hands-on leadership role**—guiding both the technical and people aspects of new product projects, from concept design through prototype assembly to completion.

**Core Focus**

Take projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are executed to a high standard of safety, quality, and innovation while leading people effectively toward a common goal.

**Major Duties**:
**Project Management**
- Execute and plan projects per objectives set by the R&D Director, allocating resources to ensure successful and timely project completion.
- Work with key stakeholders to identify and develop opportunities for new innovation projects.
- Coordinate with cross-discipline team members (mechanical, electrical, compliance, production) to ensure alignment on project requirements, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Supervise **prototype assembly**, ensuring accuracy of build and validation against design intent.
- Manage and monitor **testing processes**, including compliance testing, component validation, and final performance evaluations.
- Submitting project deliverables and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Prepare clear project status reports and executive presentations.
- Establish effective communication plans across teams and ensure their execution.
- Facilitate change requests to keep schedules, budgets, and stakeholders aligned.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
- Compile design files and engineering documentation for parts manufacturing.
- Ensure that project timelines are realistic, tracked in **Asana**, and met with urgency.

**People Leadership**
- Provide **direct leadership to assigned project team members** - setting expectations, assigning work, and holding individuals accountable.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to raise capability and drive performance.
- Build a “get it done” culture: encourage solutions over obstacles, simplify tasks, and reward achievement.
- Serve as the key point of accountability for project performance and team execution.

**Technical Responsibilities**
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering on product improvements.
- Support integration of new technologies and specialty systems into EMS vehicle platforms.
- Ensure testing, documentation, and compliance processes are completed to standard.

**Administration**
- Attend daily innovation huddles and project team meetings.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, and change orders.
- Keep all project information organized and updated in Asana and company records.
- Provide clear communication and alignment with production and other departments.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**:

- Diploma or degree in Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or Drafting & Design Technology.
- PMP designation or equivalent considered an asset.
- **Experience**:

- 5+ years’ project management experience in automotive, specialty vehicles, or manufacturing.
- 5+ years’ experience using CAD software for design/drafting.
- Hands-on prototyping and shop floor experience is a strong asset.
- Proven experience leading people and delivering results through teams.
- **Skills**:

- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives.
- Deep understanding of testing and compliance processes.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Solution-focused mindset; avoids overcomplication and drives execution.
- Self-motivated, high-achiever with a results-first mentality.

**Relevant Work Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years experience using CAD
- Project Management experience
- Hands on shop/practical experience an asset

Pay: $85,000.00-$120,568.38 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-09-01