Project Manager – Engineering

SpaceBridge; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in Montreal. This role involves ensuring the successful planning, execution, and closure of projects while managing schedules, budgets, and resources effectively. You will be responsible for tracking project milestones, assessing risks, and maintaining communication with stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors. If you possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with a solid technical background, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in innovative projects within a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical product/project management.
• PMP certification or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules for R&D and Engineering Projects.
• Monitor project deliverables, milestones, and communicate progress.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Product Management

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a dynamic candidate to fill the role of Project Manager in Montreal, QC. The chosen incumbent 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:

• Develop project plans and budgets.
• Prepare detailed scheduling, targets, and resource planning for R&D and Engineering Projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in accordance with management and stakeholders.
• Ongoing communication, coordination, and follow-up with engineering/project managers on project progress; tracking and monitoring project milestones and deliverables.
• 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 to PMO.
• 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 for the success of the project.
• Communication and follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to establish cordial/effective working relationships.
• Meet project milestones from a cost and schedule perspective.
• Chair review meetings with customers and subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain program master schedules.
• Manage scope and recommend adjustments to plan. Negotiate change of scope with customers.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years’ of experience in technical Product and/or Project management
• PMP certification or equivalent experience
• First-hand knowledge of all aspects of the hardware & software development process;
• Knowledge of satellite communications is an asset
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills – persuasive, encouraging, motivating and team-oriented.
• Possesses critical thinking, conforming to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities in a high-pressure environment is crucial;
• Strong technical skills (asset) with an ability to quickly assimilate new ideas and concepts;
• Highly proficient with MS Project and MS Office