Project Manager, NPI

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex days

Comprehensive benefits

Casual dress code

RRSP contributions

Retention rewards

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, seeks a Project Manager to lead complex hardware NPI programs and drive cross‑functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, test and supply chain.

You will mentor other PMs, set governance, manage scope, budgets and risk, and deliver data‑driven KPI reporting to ensure business value and a competitive advantage. This role reports to the Product department and requires strong leadership in an advanced technology environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing hardware-based NPI projects.
• Proven track record launching complex electromechanical systems.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional alignment.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, project tools, and data visualization for reporting.
• Experience mentoring PMs and influencing project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex NPI and strategic improvement projects.
• Define scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Mitigate risks across engineering, manufacturing, test, and supply chain.
• Mentor PMs and promote best practices and governance.
• Drive performance with dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Implement structured change management and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate with global teams to align resources.
• Standardize lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

NPI project management

Hardware leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Cross-functional alignment

Mentoring PMs

Project governance

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Arena PLM

NetSuite ERP

MS Project

ClickUp

GitHub

MES tools

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

An exciting and challenging position exists as aProject ManageratCoolIT’shead office in Calgary, Alberta.In thisroleyou will reportintotheProductdepartment andfacilitatetheexecution ofkeyinternal and external development projects.Projectsmayinclude the development of ourmore complexCoolant Distribution Units (CDUs) andPassive Coolant Loops (PCLs), andlargercontinuous improvement projects.This role sets project execution standards, mentors other Project Managers, and ensures project outcomes drive business value and competitive advantage.This isa great opportunityforhighlyskilledProject Managerswith experience in theAdvanced Technology sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead large, complex NPI and strategic improvement projects, driving alignment with businessobjectivesand technical innovation.
• Define project scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with minimal oversight, ensuring cross-functional accountability.
• Anticipate and mitigate execution risks across engineering, manufacturing,test, and supply chain functions.
• Mentor and support Project Managers in applying best practices, risk management, and communication strategies.
• Drive performance through advanced use of project tools (e.g., MS Project,ClickUp), custom dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Apply structured change management processes tomaintainproject control and stakeholder trust.
• Lead regular program reviews and executive briefings, escalatingissues proactivelywith data-driven insights.
• Facilitate strategic coordination with global teams, including APAC, to support seamless handoffs and resource alignment.
• Champion continuous improvement by standardizing lessons learned and embedding them into future project planning.

WHO YOU ARE:

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience managing hardware-based NPI projects, including team leadership across engineering disciplines.
• Proventrack recordof launching complex electromechanical systems in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management, resource negotiation, and cross-functional alignment.
• Strong command of PLM (e.g., Arena), ERP (e.g., NetSuite), project tools (e.g., MS Project,ClickUp), and data visualization for reporting.
• Experience mentoring other PMs and influencing project governance and process maturity across an organization.
• Knowledge of software/firmware development coordination, GitHub, and MES tools is an asset.
• PMP or equivalent certificationstronglypreferred.
• Own the definition, planning, and execution of project scope, requirements, timelines, and budgets for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead and align multidisciplinary teams—including mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and production—to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Drive proactive risk management, quality assurance, and KPI tracking to achieve projectobjectivesrelated to schedule, cost, and performance.
• Apply sound project governance to control scope changes and maintain alignment with business and customer goals.
• Act asa central pointof accountability for communication, issue resolution, and stakeholder alignment across the full project lifecycle.

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that willmaintainand strengthen our culture whilealigningtoour vision and values.

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wideshutdownduring the holiday season.
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
• Retention rewards like "The Big Coffee Break" that reward tenure withadditionalvacation time and a monetary bonus.
• Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We thank every candidate inadvance,however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates for this position willbe requiredto undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

AboutCoolIT, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001,CoolITSystems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500distinctionin both 2021 and 2022,CoolIT'srapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI,high performancecomputing and cloud solutions rapidlyexpands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-hire background checks as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.