Project Manager – Commercial

SpaceBridge; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in project management, particularly related to satellite systems. You will be responsible for defining project goals, monitoring progress, and coordinating with various teams to ensure project success. This position emphasizes strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in technical Product and/or Project management.
• Understanding of satellite systems, mainly oriented to VSAT systems design.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables supporting business objectives.
• Coordinate activities of cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Monitor project performance and escalate issues to minimize risks.

Skills

Project management frameworks

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Financial analysis knowledge

Cross-functional team coordination

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

SpaceBridge Inc. is seeking a dynamic candidate to fill the role of Project Manager - Commercial. If you have a love for engineering and technology as well as managing and ensuring the timely delivery of projects while working in a fast-paced environment - read on!

The Project Manager will ensure successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of a project. This will be accomplished by monitoring and coordinating the activities of a cross-functional team to deliver projects according to plan.

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in accordance to management and stakeholders.
• Perform and conduct the Kick-off presentation once a proposal has been materialized.
• Ongoing communication, coordination and follow-up with engineering on project progress; tracking and monitoring project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop project plans and budgets.
• Prepare detailed scheduling, targets, and resource planning for R & D and Engineering Projects.
• Track project deliverables and milestones using project management tools and escalating critical issues to minimize project risk factors.
• Weekly reporting of project progress, issues, and delays
• Assess the risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
• Define project performance criteria.
• Monitor cost/schedule performance throughout the project.
• Develop any business relationships required to the success of the project.
• Communication and follow-up with sub-contractors and vendors to establish cordial/effective working relationships.
• Meet project milestones from a cost and schedule perspective.
• Chair review meetings with customers and subcontractors.
• Manage scope and recommend adjustments to plan. Negotiate change of scope with customers.
• Responsible for the project plan (Schedule and cost), risk analysis and mitigation plan, communication plan, and closure activities of the projects assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical Product and/or Project management
• Good and thorough knowledge of the different Project Management frameworks
• Good and thorough comprehension of satellite systems, mainly oriented to VSAT systems design, its advantages, and solutions available in the market.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and knowledge of financial analysis and KPIs applied in project control.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Possesses critical thinking, conforming to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities in a high-pressure environment is crucial;
• Highly proficient with MS Project and MS Office