Project Manager - London, Canada - Volkswagen Group Canada

Volkswagen Group Canada

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Project Manager (St.
Thomas, ON)

ST.000043

Primary Location Canada-Ontario-London

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We love our cars, but it's the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people.

That's why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people.

We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager based out of St. Thomas, ON
Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group's largest cell factory in St.

Thomas will carry out all battery activities - from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories.

Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment, and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER

Reporting to the PMO Manager, this person will play a pivotal role in various aspects of project management across different domains and within their own project portfolio during the ramp-up phase and beyond.

Key responsibilities include participation in quality management, time scheduling, risk assessment and mitigation, reporting, and other project-related tasks in collaboration with other project managers and relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide support by assisting in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, milestone timelines and documentation, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Support risk management activities by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, working closely with project teams to address potential threats to project success.
Address problems through risk management and contingency planning and present solutions and/or alternatives to PMO Manager and relevant stakeholders
Support the preparation of presentations and reports on project milestones, risks, and issues, providing valuable insights to stakeholders and decisionmakers.
Monitor and report on project progress by communicating project status through formal briefings, project update meetings, and/ or written reports.
Implement change control procedures to assess the impact of changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, communicating effectively to stakeholders while ensuring proper documentation and approval processes are followed.
Participate in the implementation of best practices and standardized methodologies across project teams, promoting consistency and quality in project delivery.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and serving as a point of contact for PMrelated inquiries, fostering collaboration and communication across project stakeholders.
Engage in continuous learning and development to stay updated on project management practices and industry trends, enhancing skills and knowledge in project management.
Collaborate with other PMO teammates to leverage crossfunctional project synergies, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across projects and teams.
Perform additional duties as assigned or relevant to the position, contributing to the overall success of the PMO and organization.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Education in fields such as Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations or related areas, or equivalent work experience
5+ year's professional experience managing projects in complex & interdisciplinary environments, ideally within construction, advanced manufacturing, or industrial settings.
Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CSM or similar) is highly desirable.
Indepth knowledge of project management tools (Jira and Oracle Primavera) and Agile methodologies
Planning and organization skills within a project environment (applicability of PM tools).
Ability to work in an intercultural environment including empathy and interpersonal understandings.
Ability to coordinate and interact with all levels of stakeholders (internal and external).
Occasional travel within Ontario, as well as internationally (~10%).
Ability to maintain flexible work hours to account for time zone differences with Europe, when necessary.
Overtime may be required to meet rampup deadlines

Additional Desired Skills:

International mindset and strong interest in global work and diverse teams.
Entrepreneurial drive to help establish a company from the ground up.
Experience in automotive and/or emobility industry (challenges & opportunities) is considered an asset.
German language skills are considered an asset.

What you'll get in return: