Project Manager

Puzzle Medical Devices; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (health

Dental and vision coverage

Virtual healthcare access

Sick days and personal days

Vacation and holiday closure

Employee referral program

Team activities

Job summary

Puzzle Medical Devices Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Project Manager to lead production readiness and ensure on-time delivery for multiple manufacturing initiatives.

You will coordinate across engineering, quality, procurement, and operations to keep schedules aligned and deliverables compliant. Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in project or operations management within a manufacturing or medical device setting, with PMP or similar credentials as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in project management, operations management, or project coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination involving Production, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and R&D teams.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment or within the medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Production Plan to ensure clear visibility into the progress of production readiness activities.
• Consolidate information from various teams and ensure the integrity of tracking data.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks that may impact schedules.
• Regularly communicate progress updates and key issues to stakeholders.
• Consolidate, maintain, and monitor production readiness schedules in collaboration with functional leads.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure alignment with milestones and objectives.
• Track required actions and promptly elevate issues that could jeopardize deadlines.
• Ensure production readiness checklists are completed within timelines and that deliverables meet requirements.
• Organize and facilitate readiness reviews prior to critical milestones.
• Maintain traceability of activity progress and associated deliverables.
• Work closely with metrology, machining, finishing, assembly, procurement, facilities, engineering, and quality teams.
• Facilitate communication, coordination, and alignment across all functions.
• Promote proactive resolution of issues that may affect production readiness.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Bilingual French/English

Manufacturing experience

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Asana

Job description

Join the Team!

Joining Puzzle Medical means becoming part of a team dedicated to improving the treatment of advanced heart failure. You’ll contribute to the development of innovative technology designed to enhance patients’ quality of life and clinical outcomes.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic MedTech environment where initiative is encouraged and ideas are valued. As a growing company, your work will have real impact and visibility, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow alongside the organization.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work and enjoy working in a hands-on, innovative setting, Puzzle Medical offers the opportunity to contribute to important advancements in patient care.

The Project Manager is responsible for developing the Production Plan and monitoring the progress of activities required for the various stages of production readiness. They coordinate stakeholders, ensure adherence to timelines, and verify that deliverables, action items, and checklists are completed in accordance with established processes.

Responsabilities

Production Plan Management

• Develop and maintain the Production Plan to ensure clear visibility into the progress of production readiness activities.
• Consolidate information from various teams and ensure the integrity of tracking data.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks that may impact schedules.
• Regularly communicate progress updates and key issues to stakeholders.

Schedule Management

• Consolidate, maintain, and monitor production readiness schedules in collaboration with functional leads.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure alignment with established milestones and objectives.
• Track required actions and promptly elevate issues that could jeopardize deadlines.

Checklist and Compliance Management

• Ensure that production readiness checklists are completed within the required timelines.
• Verify that required deliverables are available, approved, and compliant with established requirements.
• Organize and facilitate readiness reviews prior to critical milestones.
• Maintain traceability of activity progress and associated deliverables.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with the metrology, machining, finishing, assembly, procurement, facilities, engineering, and quality teams.
• Facilitate communication, coordination, and alignment across all functions.
• Promote the proactive resolution of issues that may affect production readiness.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automated Production Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, Agile, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in project management, operations management, or project coordination within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination involving Production, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and R&D teams.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment or within the medical device industry.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Project management and planning.
• Knowledge of machining processes and industrialization.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or equivalent software.
• Bilingual (French and English). This position requires regular communication with colleagues, suppliers, and customers internationally.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

At Puzzle, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package

• Comprehensive group benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• Virtual healthcare access for you and your immediate family (Dialogue)
• 2 sick days + 3 personal days to support your work-life balance;
• 50% reimbursement on gym memberships to support your well-being;
• 3 weeks of vacation + Paid holiday closure in December so you can fully enjoy the festive season;
• Employee referral bonus program;
• Free coffee to keep you energized;
• Regular team activities and social events to foster a collaborative and fun work environment.