Senior Project Manager

Wajax

$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset
  • 5-10 years of experience in project management
  • Exposure to medium to large size commissioning projects
  • Experience with analytical products is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Drive project management processes and mentor team members
  • Maintain communication with Sales for resource planning
  • Review and assign projects to project management team
  • Manage production schedules and progress reports
  • Coordinate with service department on fabrication and testing
  • Oversee procurement of equipment and quality assurance
  • Supervise monthly profitability reporting and present to senior management
  • Chair internal project review meetings and lead production meetings
  • Support team with critical project issues and decision-making
  • Coordinate resources across regions for project support
  • Maintain updated project records and prepare necessary reports

Benefits

  • Competitive health and dental benefits with 100% employer-paid premiums
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
  • Health Spending Account
  • Access to industry-leading e-learning and training
  • Exclusive manufacturer discounts and services
  • Community-oriented philanthropy initiatives
  • Award-winning Health and Wellness Program
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Lead and oversee the regional project management team in the execution of projects. Supervise the execution of work in accordance with internal processes and procedures and the use of project management best practices. Facilitate the communication and interaction between the project management team and other functions.

The Role

  • Drive project management processes within Tundra; coach and mentor Project Managers and Coordinators (Project/Sales) in the use of people, tools and project management accepted practices, planning, controlling, reporting and recovering projects
  • Maintain constant communication with Sales in order to plan future resources for project execution as well as regular interaction with Engineering and Service to contribute in the decision making process for scheduling of resources and priorities
  • Receive, review and assign projects and retail orders from Sales to the members of project management group taking in consideration the work load and complexity of the projects
  • Develop, maintain and manage production and drawing schedules, inspection and test plans and progress reports in a professional project management format
  • Provide specific packaging / fabrication and testing instructions to the service department and continue to coordinate including shop testing and site commissioning
  • Manage the procurement of equipment and materials including performing quality assurance inspections and maintaining records
  • Supervise and participate in the execution of monthly project profitability reporting including actively participating in internal reviews and presenting final reports to senior management
  • Support in the completion of yearly performance appraisals, setting up objectives and proposing compensation as well as providing coaching and mentoring to the team on an ongoing basis
  • Propose and chair internal project review meetings with customers, vendors or internal contributors and stakeholders including participation in handover and kick off meetings and leading regular production meetings for coordination with Service department
  • Provide direct management, participation and support to PM, PC and SC at any stage of the project and in dealing with critical project matters like legal or commercial issues, technical discrepancies, major delays and recovery plans, etc. Lead the decision making process.
  • Coordinate resources from other regions within the Production group and outside, to support project execution as necessary while providing support to other groups as necessary
  • Prepare other reports, technical, finance, etc. as necessary. Oversee and provide support to maintain updated project records


The Candidate

Education: University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset

Work Experience: 5-10 years experience

Knowledge: Experience in Project Management' medium to large size commissioning project exposure. Background in analytical products is an asset.

Tundra offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional perks.

Highlights include:

  • Competitive health and dental benefits with 100% employer paid premiums (no waiting period for eligibility).
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with 3.5% of total compensation matched by employer (no waiting period for eligibility).
  • Health Spending Account.
  • Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
  • Exclusive discounts through Wajax with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, group mortgage rates, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
  • Philanthropic focus in the communities with charities such as Kids Cancer Care Foundation, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and Canadian Blood Services.
  • Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.


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