Project Manager – Engineering

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