Technical Project Manager (Manufacturing and R&D)

Sensor Technology LTD; Collingwood; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the acoustic technology sector seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee and ensure successful project delivery. This role involves planning integrated schedules, managing R&D projects, and collaborating across teams to achieve milestones. Candidates should have experience in project management, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include comprehensive paid time off, health and wellness packages, and career development opportunities in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid time off

Health, dental, and wellness benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Exposure to innovative acoustic technology

People-first culture with collaboration

Engaging company events and team activities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience managing technical/manufacturing or R&D projects.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner required or willingness to obtain.
• Clear communicator with strong business writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan & track integrated schedules across teams.
• Run weekly internal and external updates.
• Surface constraints and ensure document readiness.

Skills

Project management principles

Strong scheduling & dependency management

Clear communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

MS 365/Teams/SharePoint

Job description

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER (Manufacturing & R&D)

Location: Collingwood, Ontario OR Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: Executive Leadership

Status: Full-Time Permanent

Schedule: 40 hours per week; Hybrid (on-site 4 days/week; remote 1 day/week; occasional travel to other Sensor Tech locations and/or Partners)

Sensor Technology Ltd (STL) is a leading global supplier of piezoelectric ceramics and a vertically integrated manufacturer of acoustic sensors and transducers. We formulate and manufacture our own ceramic materials and assemble them into finished devices serving defence, industrial, energy, and medical markets. Learn more: https://sensortechcanada.com/

SUMMARY

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible to ensure projects are planned, executed, completed on time, within scope and on budget. This role drives delivery across PZT ceramics, acoustic sensors, and compact thin-line towed array programs. Our systems business unit is maturing; processes are ISO 9001:2015 compliant but mid-refresh; and supply chains can be lumpy. This role is vital in bridging the gap between technical teams and stakeholders to plan work, align partners, unblock builds/validation, and land milestones.

Responsibilities

• Plan & Track: 8–12-week integrated schedules across engineering, procurement, assembly/test, and partner work.
• Run the Cadence: weekly internal build readiness, external partner sync, and a concise exec update.
• Unblock Flow: surface material constraints/alternates, secure decisions, and ensure document readiness.
• Report Clearly and Timely: lightweight dashboards on milestones, risks, materials status, and budget-to-plan.
• Support Monthly Funding Claims: coordinate inputs; Finance submits.
• Provide Feedback: communicate effectively with business units on technical aspects of work.
• Technical Direction: provide direction to team from definition phase through to implementation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience managing technical/manufacturing or R&D projects.
• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial), Physics/Applied Science, or Industrial/Manufacturing Management.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner required OR willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe agreed, as a condition of hire.
• ScrumMaster/Agile certification an asset.
• A hunger for knowledge and the drive to take on challenges in an ever-evolving work environment.
• Confidence to ask for help and to vocalize thoughts and questions.
• A strong understanding of project management principles, tools, software, and techniques.
• Strong scheduling & dependency management (MS Project, Project Planner).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear communicator with strong business writing.
• Working knowledge and comfortable with MS 365/Teams/SharePoint.
• Critical thinker with the ability to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to effectively work with and collaborate with all levels of the organization to drive results.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Nice to have; software development project coordination, basic Power BI/Power Automate, and supplier coordination experience.
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods is an asset.

What’s In It For You

• Comprehensive paid time off including vacation and personal days
• Health, dental, and wellness benefits to support your well-being
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Exposure to innovative, cutting-edge acoustic technology
• A people-first culture, where collaboration, support, and inclusion matter
• Engaging in company events and team activities that make work enjoyable

Sensor Technology is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation in the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.