Project Manager - Canada

at  Authentix Inc

Title: Project Manager
Work Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada
Division & Department: R&D
Position Reports to: Director – R&D

JOB SUMMARY

Your role will be to plan and define timelines and resources needed for new and existing projects. You will be integral in helping the supervising director with managing multiple activities and projects effectively by using project management tools and principles to keep the projects within allotted time and budget.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are representative of the functions that must be performed in order to satisfactorily fulfill the purpose of this job. Additional functions and duties may be assumed or assigned from time to time.

• Track and review performance metrics and help with proposing mitigation plans if not on target.
• Develop operational policies and procedures.
• Establish standards for implementation and monitoring using excellent analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of project management practices and procedures to optimize project resources.
• Contribute to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting the overall positive team culture of the organization.
• Track and follow-up on material and equipment procurement projects.
• Communicate schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs to the supervising director.
• Prepare, present, and monitor weekly and monthly status report of R&D operation activities.
• Effectively communicate with supervising director and other technical managers to enable progress.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering
• 5+ years project management of R&D or engineering projects and related fields
• Familiar with basic project management tools (Excel, MS Project etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of project management for high growth, high tech R&D companies

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. Authentix is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments of 2008 and all applicable state and local laws concerning disability accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with known physical or mental disabilities if such accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the company, and would enable the individual to apply for, or perform, the essential functions of the position in question.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard [office/warehouse/lab] environment. Employees may work under the stress of regular interdepartmental interaction and pressure to meet various deadlines.
Physical: Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an [office/warehouse/lab] setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to hear and verbally communicate in order to exchange information in person or over the phone; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement; to occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.

NOTIFICATION

This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This Job Description does not constitute an offer of employment. The employment relationship between the Company and its employees is “At-Will” and based on mutual consent. Authentix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The essential functions listed below are representative of the functions that must be performed in order to satisfactorily fulfill the purpose of this job. Additional functions and duties may be assumed or assigned from time to time.

• Track and review performance metrics and help with proposing mitigation plans if not on target.
• Develop operational policies and procedures.
• Establish standards for implementation and monitoring using excellent analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of project management practices and procedures to optimize project resources.
• Contribute to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting the overall positive team culture of the organization.
• Track and follow-up on material and equipment procurement projects.
• Communicate schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs to the supervising director.
• Prepare, present, and monitor weekly and monthly status report of R&D operation activities.
• Effectively communicate with supervising director and other technical managers to enable progress

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering
• 5+ years project management of R&D or engineering projects and related fields
• Familiar with basic project management tools (Excel, MS Project etc.