Deployment Project Manager

Aversan Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc., a leader in engineering and electronics manufacturing, seeks a Deployment Project Manager to oversee deployment activities for critical projects. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to develop deployment strategies, manage configurations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have experience with signalling systems and strong project management skills, with opportunities for hybrid work and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with Signalling systems, specifically CBTC.
• Basic project management skills including planning and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Project's end-to-end Deployment Strategy.
• Manage configuration changes and track procurement processes.
• Conduct deployment reviews and manage supply chain operations.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Mitigation

Resource Management

Job description

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a skilled Deployment Project Manager to lead deployment activities for projects or bids. The role involves defining the deployment strategy—including installation and testing—and ensuring its effective implementation.

Location : Burnaby, British Columbia

Responsibilities

• Define, update, and execute the Project's end-to-end Deployment Strategy, including multiple solutions, and propose deployment objectives.
• Define and update the Project Deployment baseline (activities, budget, planning) and the deployment management plan according to the strategy, covering installation and field testing & commissioning.
• Analyze deployment requirements for solutions and products in collaboration with Engineering.
• Plan and conduct deployment reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Manage and control the deployed configuration, including change management processes.
• Use appropriate deployment tools for activity monitoring.
• Manage configuration changes within the Configuration Management Tool.
• Define and procure field tools, materials, and consumables.
• Participate in or chair Project Change Control Boards, depending on the project phase.
• Engage project teams to ensure seamless interdepartmental communication.
• Plan, coordinate, and adjust activities related to installation, testing, and commissioning, including design, methods, and HSE risk assessments.
• Analyze cost and schedule aspects of deployment.
• Reconcile deployment planning inputs from team leaders with project management requirements.
• Assist in selecting subcontractors for installation and T&C, and oversee their performance and quality.
• Track and interface with procurement to expedite acquisition processes and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with the Contract Manager to report performance issues impacting deployment.
• Manage supply chain operations, logistics, and warehouse activities to ensure timely availability of items.
• Ensure deployment teams provide necessary evidence for safety case generation.
• As site manager, ensure compliance with local regulations and HSE policies.
• Approve site test and acceptance reports if the Field Test & Commissioning Manager is unavailable.
• Ensure infrastructure design complies with contract, budget, schedule, and migration strategy.
• Lead and manage a team as Solution Deployment Authority, drawing on extensive industrial experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Signalling systems, specifically CBTC, including installation and/or testing & commissioning; exposure to design is advantageous.
• Basic project management skills, including planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and progress monitoring.
• Hybrid work environment with at least 2 days in the office; on-site work required during scheduled activities, including night shifts.
• Willingness to travel to project sites such as Toronto for periods of approximately two weeks.

Interested applicants should contact our recruiter, Saud Navaid, at [emailprotected] for consideration.