Ecolab

NPI Project Manager Team Lead

Ecolab$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years managing NPI projects in electromechanical designs.
  • Experience in continuous improvement within NPI and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems and project management tools, especially ClickUp.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems like NetSuite or Oracle.
  • Knowledge of software and firmware development processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor Junior and Intermediate NPI Project Managers.
  • Enhance NPI Project Management processes for efficiency.
  • Act as the main contact for Value Stream Leaders regarding project progress and risks.
  • Lead project execution by resolving obstacles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to best practices.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives as required.
  • Utilize tools to measure and report project status

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and flex days, with company-wide holiday shutdown.
  • Extensive health benefits from day one, including dental and optical.
  • Casual yet professional dress code.
  • Company-funded RRSP contributions for financial security.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

CoolIT Systems is seeking a Project Manager Team Lead to lead a team of NPI Project Managers while managing the successful execution of complex product development and continuous improvement projects. Based in Calgary and reporting to the Product department, this role oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and performance metrics for advanced liquid cooling solutions, including CDUs and PCLs. Working with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and production, the successful candidate will drive project delivery, team development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced technology environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coach Junior and Intermediate NPI Project Managers
  • Develop and improve NPI Project Management processes
  • Serve as a single point of contact for Value Stream Leaders on project status and risks
  • Lead and manage projects removing any roadblocks that get in the way of execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams and ensure best practices are followed
  • Support company continuous improvement projects as needed
  • Measure and report project status using appropriate tools, techniques and metrics
  • Use appropriate change management processes in order to minimize and report changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
  • Hold regular meetings to ensure team members communicate effectively and ensure that all program risks are identified and managed in a timely fashion
  • Communicate project status to management and other stakeholders via presentations and project tracking tools
  • May require weekly calls with project teams in the APAC region


WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects related to electromechanical designs.
  • Experience managing continuous improvement projects in an NPI and Lean Manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with:
  • PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
  • Project Management tools (especially ClickUp)
  • ERP systems (especially NetSuite or Oracle)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing software and firmware development projects.
  • Experience with GitHub.
  • Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems).
  • Experience using AI tools for Project Management.
  • Strong interest in and passion for emerging technologies.


Skills:
  • Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to contribute to and thrive in a highly collaborative team culture.
  • Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a belief that challenges can be overcome.
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards and professionalism.
  • Adaptable and eager to embrace new technologies and processes.


Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
  • Dress for your day - in a casual yet professional environment.
  • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.


We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

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Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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