Project Manager, Product Launch

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team

The Product Launch Project Manager is primarily responsible for the success of the project in terms of time, scope, and cost, and ensures the projects are conducted according to Project Management best practices and Husky's business level product development Stage Gate process. The Product Launch Project Manager is responsible for managing the Integrated Product Team (IPT) spread across various geographic locations and business unit functions, providing them with the necessary information to execute the projects as well as communicate with all relevant stakeholders and sponsors.

Key Responsibilities/Areas of Accountability:

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading the project from the initial Product Development Request up to and including the Production Release via the Husky Stage Gate Process
• Continuously drive the project forward; Lead the team to overcome challenges and escalate roadblocks via Red Flag meetings as required
• Develop the project plan complete with a well-defined scope, deliverables, and supporting schedule with resource requirements.
• The PM is Responsible for ensuring that project milestones and objectives are completed on time and that they meet the customer's expectations. Tracking project progress, costs, and effectively communicating status to stakeholders
• They Provide the Integrated Project Team (IPT) with clear scope, risk mitigation plans, contingency plans, quality control, as well as facilitate problem solving initiatives.
• The PM Coordinates with marketing, engineering, operations, and sales to identify and allocate resources for each deliverable and task within the project including all elements of the product release process.
• Develops strong working relationships and promotes team effort to ensure effective use of all resources and positive resolution of conflict
• Drive continuous improvement activities within the Husky PMO to improve efficiency

Technical/Professional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills; knowledge of Project Management Process
• Strong understanding of the Stage Gate business process and the product release process
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Strong financial knowledge and insight
• Strong negotiation, facilitation, conflict management skills and the ability to professionally interact with all team members
• Utilize quality processes, tools and techniques such as Value Stream Mapping; Affinity Diagrams; Brainstorming; Design of Experience; Gantt Charts; Pareto Diagrams; Cause and Effect diagrams; FMEA, and QFD etc.
• Plastic industry and market knowledge – Husky specific knowledge is considered an asset
• Broad exposure to design engineering and product launches
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery and related mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic technologies

Education

• Post-secondary education (Bachelor of Engineering degree preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Certification as a Project management professional or willingness to pursue certification.

Related Experience

• Minimum 7 years project management experience including scheduling and budget responsibilities
• Proven track record in managing large-scale Product Launch projects within a global organization
• Strong financial knowledge and insight an asset
• Product development experience with both internal and external resources
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders across multiple levels and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results under tight deadlines in a global environment.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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