Operations Project Manager

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Montreal, Canada seeks an experienced project management professional to lead execution readiness across multiple disciplines. You will drive readiness plans, schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation while coordinating with Safety, Planning, Logistics, and Construction teams.

The role requires 4+ years of PM experience and a strong command of budgeting, contracts, and MS Office. Travel up to 25% within Canada and occasionally to the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4 years of project management or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contract implementation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% across Canada and to the United States.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate execution readiness activities across Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Manage project execution readiness plans, schedules, milestones, and tracking tools.
• Monitor project readiness metrics and KPIs and provide stakeholder updates.
• Identify project risks, delays, and schedule deviations and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support execution readiness until project site teams are fully mobilized.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and project stakeholders to ensure material and component readiness.
• Provide operational and project management support to projects in execution.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project planning and execution.
• Promote safety standards, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate execution readiness activities across Safety, Planning, Logistics, Material Management, Quality, Construction, and Commissioning teams
• Manage project execution readiness plans, schedules, milestones, and tracking tools
• Monitor project readiness metrics and KPIs and provide stakeholder updates
• Identify project risks, delays, and schedule deviations and implement mitigation strategies
• Support execution readiness until project site teams are fully mobilized
• Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and project stakeholders to ensure material and component readiness
• Provide operational and project management support to projects in execution
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project planning and execution
• Promote safety standards, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4 years of project management or related experience
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contract implementation
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel up to 25% throughout Canada and occasionally to the United States
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada; sponsorship is not available
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to travel internationally, including to the United States
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under the corporate auto insurance policy
• Commitment to safety protocols, regulations, and company policies
• Speak and understand English fluently; French language skills are considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, scheduling, and execution readiness across cross-functional teams. Strong commitment to safety standards and compliance, with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Execution Readiness
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Contract Implementation
• KPI Monitoring
• Risk Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Compliance
• Material Management
• Logistics Coordination

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Business
• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Safety Standards
• Project Lifecycle
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Support