Project Manager (Contract)

JFE Shoji Power Canada Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electrical steel products manufacturer as a Project Manager. This role involves establishing a Project Management Office and overseeing the execution of critical projects. The ideal candidate will balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery, while collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and success in project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of project management experience, with 2+ years leading a PMO.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PMO structure and governance.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication across the organization.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Process Design

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

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About Us
JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC) is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.

Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.

What Sets Us Apart?

At JFE Shoji Power Canada, we are more than just a company—we are a community that embraces safety. We have a proactive safety attitude where every team member is empowered to care for each other and take responsibility for keeping everyone safe. By embodying the ICare principles, we ensure that safety is not just a priority but a core value of our culture. Each employee plays an essential role in shaping a workplace where safety is embedded in every action we take, and where incidents are prevented before they happen.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the establishment of a Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up while simultaneously managing critical projects. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, process design, stakeholder management, and hands-on project execution. This position reports directly to the VP of Operations and plays a critical role in shaping project execution culture and driving strategic alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

PMO Setup and Governance:

• Design and implement the structure, framework, and processes for a scalable PMO aligned with business strategy.
• Develop project governance models, templates, standards, and tools.
• Define and track KPIs and success metrics for PMO and project delivery.
• Establish project intake, prioritization, and resource allocation processes.
• Conduct PM maturity assessments and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to internal stakeholders.
• Evaluate current project practices and identify gaps to inform the PMO design.
• Lead organizational change management to ensure successful PMO adoption.

Project Management & Delivery:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects across departments.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across project lifecycles.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels of the organization.
• Manage relations with external vendors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Facilitate project steering committees and executive updates.
• Promote project management best practices and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related field
• PMP certification is required
• 7–10 years of experience in project management, including 2+ years in setting up or leading a PMO.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and complex projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with PM tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana, Monday.com).
• Change management experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment