NPI Project Manager Team Lead

Ecolab; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and flex days

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP contributions

Job summary

CoolIT Systems Inc. in Calgary is seeking a Project Manager Team Lead to guide a team of NPI Project Managers and drive successful execution of complex product development and improvement projects.

You will oversee scope, schedules, budgets, risks and metrics for liquid cooling solutions, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and production to deliver value in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• NPI project management experience for electromechanical designs.
• Experience in NPI/Lean manufacturing continuous improvement projects.
• Proficient with PLM systems, ClickUp, and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach junior and intermediate NPI project managers.
• Develop and improve NPI project management processes.
• Act as single point of contact for Value Stream Leaders on status and risks.
• Lead projects and remove roadblocks to ensure execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams and ensure best practices.
• Measure and report project status using appropriate tools and metrics.
• Communicate project status to management via presentations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Adaptability

Tools

PLM systems

ClickUp

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

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

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.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

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.

About Coolit Systems Inc.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.