Manufacturing Project Manager

Morson Talent (Canada & USA); Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in nuclear power projects is seeking a Project Manager- Manufacturing to join their team in Pickering, ON. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 10 years of project management experience, including 5 years in manufacturing. Responsibilities include planning, stakeholder coordination, and project performance monitoring. Strong communication skills and proficiency in project management tools are essential. The position offers a salary of $160,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• At least 5 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in the nuclear energy or oil and gas sectors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop project plans, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact with vendors and customers.
• Monitor project cost and schedule performance using Earned Value Management.

Skills

Project planning

Earned Value Management

Budget control

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

P6 Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager- Manufacturing

• Job type- Permanent
• Location- Hybrid- 2 days a week on site in Pickering, ON.
• Salary- $160,000 per year plus benefits
• Project Type: Manufacturing Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers

We are hiring a Project Manager- Manufacturing to join our client on a permanent basis, in Pickering, ON. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader in the design, construction, and servicing of nuclear power plants.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Plan, develop project plans and coordinate with customer and internal stakeholders to deliver on technical, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Be the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with vendor, customer, ensuring contract requirements, deliverables, and timelines are met.
• Identify critical risks and facilitate seamless execution by issuing recovery plans, thereby consistently meeting deadlines with tight schedule constraints.
• Monitor project cost (CPI) and schedule performance (SPI) using Earned Value Management system and tools such P6 Primavera or MS Project). Develop and report project status in concise summaries in a timely fashion.
• Manage vendor, subcontractors and negotiating complex changes concerning scope, schedule, cost, and quality on a daily basis.
• Manage project risk, interpret complex contracts, and resolve commercial or technical issues.
• Manage vendor performance by setting expectations. Continuously improve performance in terms of safety, quality, and schedule to support project critical activities.
• Deliver regular, transparent reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements include:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in project management in a manufacturing based organization.
• Proven expertise in project planning, earned value management, and budget control.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience/ knowledge of pressure vessels and heat exchangers will be an asset.
• Experience in the nuclear energy or power generation industry or oil and gas sectors will be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Project Scheduling tools.
• Must be present at Pickering work site for 2 days a week.