Project Manager

Tekmar Control Systems, Inc; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing and engineering solutions seeks a dynamic Project Manager to oversee new product development initiatives. This role involves collaboration across various teams and requires expertise in project management tools and methodologies. The company values a people-first culture and offers educational assistance, flexible PTO, and a comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Program/Project Management role.
• Hands-on experience with NPD development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPD projects utilizing the Stage Gate process.
• Ensure project scope and schedule are aligned.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency plans.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodology

NPD development

Tools

MS Project

WBS

Gantt Chart

Stage Gate

Job description

The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Tekmar, a brand of WATTS is a leading manufacturer in hydronic heating controls, engineering, designing, manufacturing, selling and creating energy-saving control solutions throughout the globe. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth's most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

As the Project Manager, you will lead New Product Development (NPD) projects under the direction of the Senior Product Manager. You will be responsible for implementing project management tools, dashboards, and metrics, as per time and budget and will specifically support the NPD project portfolio within the electronics business unit of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. This role is open to both hybrid or remote candidates.

You Will :

• Lead new product development efforts utilizing the Stage Gate process from concept to post-launch for NPD or VA / VE initiatives.
• Ensure important partners / team members follow a structured and repeatable process from ideation, business case / commercial specification, engineering / production validation, to market launch and post-launch close out.
• Coordinate with product managers, engineers, manufacturing, operation, sales and marketing and other team members across Watts teams to ensure understanding of project requirements and deliverables.
• Facilitate creation of project plan with required budget, resources, detailed project schedule, defining critical milestones, aligned with Stage Gate deliverables.
• Ensure project scope, schedule, and required resources are clearly defined and aligned across all teams.
• Identify project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate impact or scope throughout project lifecycle.
• Schedule and lead all required project gate review meetings with teams.

You Have :

• 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years of progressive Program / Project Management experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment – Electrical, Mechanical and Software engineering.
• Proficient with Project Management Office tools – MS Project, WBS, Gantt Chart, Stage Gate and Agile methodology
• Understanding or hand-on experience in NPD development

What’s In It For You :

• People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
• Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Sustainability – One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for sustainability performance, three years running.
• Great compensation package based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.