Project Manager

at  Westport Fuel Systems

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 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, solutions-oriented 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.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and with a high capacity to learn

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 bi-weekly 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
• Co-operate with JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee) and Safety representative