Project Manager — Corporate Business Partner

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal in Mirabel, Quebec is looking for a Project Manager to ensure end-to-end project management, aiming for client satisfaction while meeting objectives related to timelines, scope, costs, and quality.

The ideal candidate will leverage strong project management experience, especially in technical environments, to steer project teams while collaborating with internal departments. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with planning tools are preferred. This role involves continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project management.
• Good command of IT tools including advanced Excel.
• Experience in cost management and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects end-to-end using a structured approach.
• Establish and monitor relevant project KPIs.
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of costs and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Advanced Excel

Cost management

KPI mastery

Planning tools knowledge

Education

University degree in project management or related field

Tools

Planisware

Job description

Primary mission

Ensure end-to-end project management to meet objectives in terms of timelines, scope, costs and quality, while guaranteeing client satisfaction and compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.

Main responsibilities

• Drive projects end-to-end using a structured approach
• Ensure achievement of objectives: costs, timelines, quality and scope
• Establish and monitor relevant project KPIs
• Prepare and track revenues (weekly and monthly)
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of costs and budgets

Tools & organization

• Design and develop management tools (spreadsheets, dashboards, etc.) that are easily transferable
• Ensure the use of standardized solutions for a team of approximately 15 project managers
• Use or adapt planning tools (e.g. Planisware or equivalent)

Risk and opportunity management

• Identify, map and monitor risks and opportunities
• Put in place appropriate action plans
• Ensure proactive management of project issues

Coordination & collaboration

• Define, structure and lead project teams (matrix organization)
• Collaborate with internal teams (maintenance, facilities, plant project management)
• Ensure effective management of internal/external partners and suppliers

Continuous improvement

• Ensure integration of lessons learned
• Contribute to improving practices and the project environment
• Participate in achieving short/medium‑term organizational targets

Job context

Dynamic environment with growing autonomy of teams. Less operational support than before (role is more structuring than purely operational). Projects related to maintenance with an investment component.

Profile: Technical skills

• Strong experience in project management (PMP not required)
• Good command of IT tools (advanced Excel, pivot tables)
• Knowledge of planning tools (Planisware or equivalent — an asset)
• Experience in cost management and financial tracking
• Mastery of KPIs and performance indicators

Education

• University degree in project management or related field or significant equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience in project management within a technical or industrial environment
• Experience in the aerospace sector: an asset
• Experience in building/infrastructure project management: a plus

Personal qualities

• Versatility and autonomy
• Analytical and structured mindset
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Strong adaptability and communication skills
• Results oriented, achieving project objectives (timelines, scope, costs, quality) to the client's satisfaction, in compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.