Senior NPI Project Manager – Hardware Systems

Ecolab

Calgary

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & flex days

Health & dental coverage

RRSP contributions

Casual work environment

Retention rewards

Job summary

CoolIT Systems, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive complex hardware NPI programs and strategic improvements. You will inherit responsibility for defining scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans across engineering, manufacturing, test, and supply chain, aligning teams to deliver high-value outcomes.

You will mentor other PMs, apply risk management and governance, and push technology optimization through tools like MS Project and ClickUp, while

Qualifications

10+ years of experience managing hardware-based NPI projects across engineering disciplines.
Proven track record launching complex electromechanical systems in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Advanced skills in stakeholder management, resource negotiation, and cross-functional alignment.
Strong command of PLM (Arena), ERP (NetSuite), project tools (MS Project, ClickUp), and data visualization for reporting.
Experience mentoring other PMs and influencing governance and process maturity.

Responsibilities

Lead large, complex NPI and strategic improvement projects, aligning with business objectives and technical innovation.
Define project scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, and resources with minimal oversight.
Mitigate execution risks across engineering, manufacturing, test, and supply chain functions.
Mentor and support Project Managers in best practices, risk management, and communication strategies.
Drive performance with advanced project tools, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
Lead program reviews and executive briefings with data-driven insights.