Project Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Westport Fuel Systems

Westport Fuel Systems

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Project Manager will work in a fast-paced, solutions-oriented environment leading technical projects of substantial scope and complexity that demands a high level of cross functional integration.

The Project Manager will facilitate strong partnerships between cross-functional teams, develop and track detailed schedules, and actively manage scope within the approved budget.

You have a proven track record leading teams through a gated product development process resulting in successful launches into a production environment.

Position Responsibilities

Create and manage all project management documentation including scope, schedule, budget, communication plan, risk register, and status reports for each project
Lead the cross functional team through the complete project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Work with functional leads to secure resource demand and assignments
Secure and prioritize resources on assigned projects
Ensure coordination and linkage of schedules with other Project Managers
Ensure projects are compliant with Westport WPDP processes and standards, while aligning to applicable and required development frameworks on the partner side
Develop and maintain risk register and initiate proactive mitigation strategies as required
Coordinate with all project streams, including engineering, project management, purchasing, supplier development, operations, customer service, and business development
Ensure that relevant cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics are established at all levels in the project
Issue biweekly status reports to project teams and stakeholders
Monthly reporting to Management Review Group

Health & Safety responsibilities

Promote Westport's H&S culture following all Environmental, and H&S procedures and understanding your obligations and responsibilities
Report unsafe conditions, behaviors and all accidents
Cooperate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative

Position Requirements

BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience preferred
Understanding of APQP, IATF 16949 preferred
5+ years experience in an engineering environment, preferably in the automotive industry
3+ years experience in project management, PMI/PMP certification (or equivalent) an asset
Experience developing products and launching into a production environment
Have proactive planning capabilities along with creative, solutionsoriented approaches to problem solving.
Excellent communication and documentation skills with ability to understand complex problems and summarize in a simple way to a wide audience
Strong planning, organization and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Office, Project and Teams.
Selfdriven, highly motivated, flexible and with a high capacity to learn

Salary Range

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $88,000 to $100,000.

Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

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