Manager, PMO

Samuel, Son & Co.; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Oakville is looking for a Manager, PMO to lead project execution and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will manage project lifecycles from order intake to delivery, focusing on customer satisfaction and ensuring timely, on-budget deliveries. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company paid health and dental benefits

Paid vacation

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match

Career stability and growth opportunities

Comprehensive on-the-job training

Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of project management tools, capacity and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and coordination across functions.
• Maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and track progress.

Skills

Project management tools

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business/Commerce, or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

MES systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son & Co, Limited, is a pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) metal technology company with growth expectations. We are seeking a dynamic Manager, PMO to lead cross-functional coordination and ensure successful project execution from order intake to delivery in a fast-growing, project-based environment.

LOCATION: 3280 South Service Road, Oakville, Ontario, CA L6L 0B1, On-site Position

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Protective personal equipment is provided, or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• Affinity group for women
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Comprehensive on-the-job training

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead project execution and coordination across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and external customer interfaces to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of all projects.
• Maintain strong customer relationships from order entry through delivery, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure clear communication, alignment and satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, milestones, risks, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the end-to-end order management process, from contract review and order entry to product shipment.
• Monitor project progress by maintaining visibility of project status, proactively identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and development project planning.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including scope, cost, and justification records.

Operational and Capacity Planning

• Develop and manage the overall production capacity plan to support business growth and ensure resource alignment with customer demand.
• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to optimize production scheduling, inventory, and material flow.
• Oversee shipping and receiving to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Establish and monitor key projects and operational KPIs to measure performance and continuous improvement.

Business and Financial Management

• Monitor and analyze project financials, budgets, and forecasts; provide timely reports and insights to the leadership team.
• Ensure alignment between project execution and business revenue targets.
• Support strategic planning through capacity, cost, and profitability analysis.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement

• Establish and continuously improve PMO policies, processes, tools and reporting systems.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as the alternate company security contact to ensure compliance with all applicable government security and organizational protection requirements.
• Mentor and develop project coordinators or cross-functional team members in project management best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business/Commerce, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects or programs in a manufacturing environment; experience in Aerospace, Space, or Defense sectors is an asset.
• Proven experience managing customer-engineered product lifecycles, from order intake through delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of: project management tools (e.g., MS Project), ERP and MES systems, capacity and production planning for custom, low-volume products, revenue forecasting and business performance tracking.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for reporting and analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and a collaborative, hands-on working style.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.
• Strategic thinker with strong influencing and operational execution skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in a growing business.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Motivated self-starter and effective team leader.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.