Project Manager
THE POSITION
The Project Manager, the liaison between multiple departments, is highly organized and will coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects. The ideal candidate will also be a multi-functional support person for various departments including, but not limited to: Engineering, Quality, Sales, Accounting, and Sourcing.
HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING AN IMPACT
- Develop, manage, execute, support, and report on multiple projects ensuring real time updates and seamless execution.
- Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Develop a full scale, detailed project plan to track progress, define project tasks, and resource requirements.
- Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope and schedule.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Liaise with the Procurement team to ensure technical aspects, deliverables, and deadlines are understood, and met.
- Manage relationships with SMG’s domestic and international teams, customers, and suppliers with efficient communication, expectations management, and promoting trust.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU REQUIRE
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management in a manufacturing setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related field.
- Engineering or Technologist background is required.
- Experience working within Original Equipment Manufacturers preferred.
- Excellent analytical, planning, work team coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to promote accountability at all levels.
- An energetic, diligent work ethic and able to work with little supervision.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft tools and quality related software.
- Able to travel within Canada, the USA, and internationally, as required.
WHO WE ARE
As one of Manitoba’s fastest growing companies, Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG), Inc. through our various divisions, is increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charge systems arena. We work on exciting, patented, innovative technology that impacts our environment. What has remained constant throughout this compelling history of growth is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which we built SMG:
- People – our team is what makes us special
- Passion – from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
- Priority – we put the customer first, everyday, in everything we do
- Partnership – with each other, our customers, and our suppliers
We offer a competitive benefits package in an environment that is supportive, respectful, and fun! Join an innovative, growing, and diverse organization where your voice matters.
THE BENEFITS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM
Share with us your passion and drive towards your career objectives, and we will provide an environment where your valuable contributions are rewarded and celebrated with professional growth and job satisfaction. We offer an attractive benefits package for our team members including:
- Competitive compensation, dependent on experience
- Group insurance plan with health spending account
- Paid Vacation
- Company paid shutdown from Christmas to New Years
- Matching RRSP program
We would like to thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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