Technical Project Coordinator - R&D

Mecademic; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics company in Montreal is seeking a Technical Project Coordinator to manage R&D projects. This role involves leading project lifecycles, improving processes, and ensuring quality deliverables. The ideal candidate has a higher degree in computer science or electrical engineering, over 5 years of experience, and is bilingual in French and English. Enjoy a hybrid work model and various employee perks including flexible hours and comprehensive insurance.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance culture

Paid leave during December holidays

Comprehensive group insurance

Group RRSP with contributions

Social club and team events

Free drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of confirmed experience in technical project management.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement project management processes for R&D.
• Lead the complete project lifecycle from planning to delivery.
• Ensure quality and compliance of project deliverables.

Skills

Project management tools

Agile methodologies

Technical understanding

Bilingual in French and English

Education

Higher degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Mecademic develops compact, precise, and innovative robotic automation solutions for the electronics and life sciences sectors. Our ultra-compact robotic arms are used worldwide by OEMs, system integrators, and end-users for tasks requiring precision and reliability in automation.

Your Role

As a Technical Project Coordinator at Mecademic, you will report directly to the VP of R&D. You'll be the pillar of our R&D project management, while also improving our processes to gain fluidity and efficiency. This position is ideal for someone who loves to organize chaos and build solid foundations from scratch.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Implementation and Continuous Improvement: Design and implement project management processes, methodologies, and tools adapted to the R&D technical environment.

• Establish a rigorous work discipline to ensure traceability and constant alignment with strategic objectives.

• Develop and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project performance and fuel a process of continuous improvement.

• Act as a change agent by guiding the adoption of new practices within the teams.

• Operational Coordination and Project Management: Lead the complete project lifecycle, from planning to delivery, ensuring timely deliverables and the achievement of strategic goals.

• Rigorously monitor projects by proactively managing costs and schedules.

• Ensure the quality and compliance of deliverables, while proactively anticipating and managing risks to minimize obstacles.

• Maintain project agility to allow for quick adjustments to changes in priorities or constraints.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering, product, and operations teams, acting as a main point of contact for work organization.

• Be a driver of collaboration by fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within teams.

• Resolve roadblocks to maintain project progress.

Your Profile

You hold a higher degree in computer science or electrical engineering and have confirmed experience (+ 5 years) in technical project management, ideally in an industrial or technological context.

You are bilingual in French and English to write documentation and collaborate with teams in both languages.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools.

• Knowledge of agile or hybrid methodologies.

• Solid understanding of technical concepts to communicate effectively with teams.

Interpersonal Qualities:

• Leadership and excellent communication skills to mobilize and influence teams.

• Organization and rigor to manage the planning and monitoring of a multitude of projects.

• Proactivity and agility to anticipate and solve problems and quickly adapt to changes.

Job Conditions

Full-time position (40h/week) to be filled as soon as possible at our site located at 1300, rue St-Patrick, Montreal, QC.

Compensation based on profile and experience.

Must be authorized to work in Canada (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit).

What We Offer

• Flexible work hours.

• Hybrid work model – up to 2 days of remote work per week.

• Company culture that emphasizes work-life balance.

• A week of paid leave during the December holidays (in addition to annual leave).

• Comprehensive group insurance with employer contribution from your first day.

• Group RRSP with employer contributions.

• Social club and team events.

• Free drinks, snacks, and much more!