Project Manager
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Job Summary
Position Overview
We are looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex engineering and manufacturing projects and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from proposal through customer acceptance production readiness delivery ramp-up and stabilization.
This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless transition of products from design and development into repeatable manufacturing while maintaining accountability for scope schedule cost quality and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where projects are highly technical requirements-driven and often involve new materials processes and evolving customer needs.
Working closely with customers engineering operations supply chain and manufacturing teams the Project Manager will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle and help drive continuous improvement across project management practices.
Responsibilities
Manage projects with top-down oversight throughout planning and execution to ensure successful delivery against scope budget schedule and customer requirements.
Own the end-to-end NPI lifecycle including concept design prototype validation production readiness manufacturing ramp-up and stabilization.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that align customer requirements with organizational objectives.
Lead customer engagement activities and translate customer requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering manufacturing operations supply chain and quality to achieve project objectives.
Monitor project health and provide regular reporting on milestones deliverables schedules risks and overall project status.
Manage supply chain risks including supplier qualification activities material availability and long-lead procurement requirements.
Lead customer meetings and project reviews while proactively addressing issues removing obstacles and facilitating resolution of project challenges.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment accountability and timely decision-making.
Analyze project economics and provide recommendations related to cost schedule risk and overall business value.
Review and implement project changes while ensuring impacts are evaluated and communicated appropriately.
Coordinate resource planning and material acquisition activities required for successful project execution.
Support proposal development and follow-on business opportunities in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Contribute to the development improvement and maintenance of project management processes procedures and lessons learned initiatives.
Support production readiness activities associated with prototype development qualification programs manufacturing scale-up and product commercialization.
Remain informed on industry trends customer requirements and emerging opportunities that may impact future programs.
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Business Commerce or a related field or equivalent business experience.
PMP designation is considered an asset.
7 years of experience managing large cross-functional projects within a technical engineering manufacturing aerospace marine defence or related environment.
Defence industry experience is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
Experience leading NPI industrialization production readiness or manufacturing transition activities is considered an asset.
Proven business acumen with a customer-focused mindset and demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and drive successful outcomes in complex environments.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance customer operational and business requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word Project and PowerPoint.
Experience planning executing monitoring and reporting on projects and process improvement initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and delivering results.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather prioritize simplify and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
Basic understanding of engineering concepts and technical requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Comfort working in environments with ambiguity evolving requirements and continuous improvement opportunities.
Additional Requirements
Ability to work onsite in Saskatoon Saskatchewan.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance.
Ability to collaborate effectively with customers suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and a commitment to quality compliance and customer satisfaction.
Compensation
$110000 to $130000
Position Type
We have 1 available position.
Job Title: Project Manager
Requisition Number: 2519
Date: July 10 2026
Location: Saskatoon SK
Remote: No
Business Unit: Defence ans Space
Department: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
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