Project Manager

Lakeside Controls; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Controls in Mississauga, Canada seeks a capable Project Manager to lead automation and mechanical process projects from scope through delivery. You will plan, monitor, and control project performance while coordinating with stakeholders and vendors.

The role emphasizes cost estimation, risk management, and effective communication. A strong background in lifecycle processes and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree with 36+ months of direct experience leading projects OR a diploma with 60+ months of direct experience leading projects
• 35+ hours of project management education/training OR CAPM Certification
• Direct PM experience of automation and/or mechanical process solutions projects
• Industry knowledge in control systems, energy management and mechanical systems
• Experience with software development lifecycle
• Experience with testing processes, tools, and techniques
• Knowledge of project management best practices balancing scope, cost, delivery, quality, and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of product/hardware development cycle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills, specifically ability to lead without authority
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Effectively initiating, planning and executing assigned projects of varying scope
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating issues, delays and/or critical information to management, as needed
• Outlining the tasks involved in projects, delegating accordingly
• Following up on delegated tasks and ensuring task assignment is appropriate to individual strengths and capabilities
• Conducting cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project
• Preparing and implementing a budget based on estimates
• Conducting risk assessments, reporting identified risks to management, and providing recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate)
• Addressing questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project
• Acting as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Diploma with 60+ months PM experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Effectively initiating, planning and executing assigned projects of varying scope
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating issues, delays and/or critical information to management, as needed
• Outlining the tasks involved in projects, delegating accordingly
• Following up on delegated tasks and ensuring task assignment is appropriate to individual strengths and capabilities
• Conducting cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Preparing and implementing a budget based on estimates.
• Conducting risk assessments, reporting identified risks to management, and providing recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate)
• Addressing questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acting as a liaison between the company, customers, and vendors.

Knowledge and skills required for the role:

• A four-year degree in a related field with 36+ months of direct experience leading projects OR a diploma in a related field with 60+ months of direct experience leading projects
• 35+ hours of project management education/training OR CAPM Certification
• Direct project management experience of automation and/or mechanical process solutions projects
• Industry knowledge with experience in control systems, energy management and mechanical systems
• Experience with software development lifecycle
• Experience with testing processes, tools, and techniques
• knowledge of project management best practices, with a balanced approach to managing scope, cost, delivery, quality, and multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of product/hardware development cycle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills, specifically ability to lead without authority
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Able to handle multiple tasks with different priorities
• Completing assigned work with minimal supervision, but with the active support of other team members
• Highly flexible and adaptable to work environments
• Ability to take on challenges and to work in a fast-paced, cross-discipline environment, both independently and as a team-player