Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & SQDC Performance

• Lead full project lifecycle (initiation to delivery) ensuring SQDC targets are consistently met.
• Write review and follow-up Statement of Work with outsourced companies.
• Define and manage integrated project plans milestones and deliverables.
• Track performance through KPIs dashboards and operational reviews.
• Ensure predictable and reliable execution in line with GridBeats commitments.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as primary interface between R&D Product Line Operations and leadership.
• Deliver concise structured and transparent communication at all levels.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and clear recommendations.
• Manage complex and sometimes conflicting priorities with professionalism.

Leadership Soft Skills & Team Dynamics

• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering software hardware product operations).
• Create a high-performance accountable and collaborative team environment.
• Engage and motivate teams in a matrix and multicultural context.

Risk Issue & Decision Management

• Identify assess and proactively mitigate risks.
• Drive structured problem-solving approaches (fact-based analytical).
• Ensure timely decision-making and escalation when required.
  

Cost & Financial Control

• Manage project financials (budget forecasts actuals).
• Ensure strong cost discipline aligned with business targets.
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & PM Excellence

• Contribute to PMO best practices tools and methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (PDCA mindset).
• Capture and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field.
• 3 years in project management.

Eligibility Requirements

• Opportunity is designated for Markham ON (Canada). This role is designated for a Hybrid schedule (4 days on location 1 day off location).

Desired Characteristics

• 5 years in project management.
• Proven experience delivering complex R&D or product development projects.
• Prior experience working with multidisciplinary environments (embedded software hardware systems engineering).
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Systems thinker and proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong independent worker who knows when to escalate to senior leadership.

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For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $96900 and $145400 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 10% Discretionary annual bonus

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as this context Indigenous people are First Nations Métis and/or Inuit

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