Project Manager (Engineering)

Project Manager (Engineering)

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing fire alarm installation and panel projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions. The Project Manager will oversee and communicate project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labour schedules and field installation.

This position will play a critical role in overseeing the successful completion of projects and managing all elements of a project including: scope, budget schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources while maintaining the required level of quality for all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the overall schedule for the end to end product development to validation and certifications from cross functional teams: Hardware, Firmware and Software Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Design, Validation, Quality Assurance and UL/FM Certifications.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for successful execution of projects.
• Outline tasks involved in the project, follow up, monitor progress and provide regular update to team and management regarding the state of the project including risks, concerns, milestones and proposed solutions. Communicate any changes affecting project.
• Lead cost analysis and monitor cost of projects. Assist with the validation of plans for approval.
• Prepare and review documents relevant to the project including Marketing Requirements, Product Design Specification, Statement of Work, Test Plans and Reports.
• Work closely and collaborate with other departments such as Production and Supply Chain to ensure the timely supply of components and materials, prototypes, samples and products.
• Bring together the various project stakeholders, encourage mutual collaboration and build a positive team environment and apply agile methods.
• Think critically to innovate, improve current processes and schedules while focusing on finding solutions.
• Able to handle and coordinate multiple diverse assignments or projects and tasks successfully and ensure smooth operations.

Requirements and Skills:

• University Degree or College Diploma.
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management with a proven track record of delivering projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross functional teams through the development process, in the following disciplines: Hardware, Firmware and Software engineering, Mechanical and Industrial design, Validation and Quality Assurance and exposure to UL/FM/FCC certifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interface with peers and to report information to senior leadership as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to define and prioritize work for the development team with attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills including prioritization, management of multiple projects concurrently, and ability to respond quickly and efficiently to changes.
• Ability to execute strategies and tactics, build relationships, organize processes, think analytically and critically.
• High energy, flexible, detail oriented and adaptable team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of analytics and presenting key metrics.
• Strong customer focus, business acumen and understanding of business operations.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodologies and how to apply this to Hardware.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.
• Attention to detail is an essential job skill.
• Experience in Fire and Alarm industry is an asset.
• PMP or Scrum Certification is an asset.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing setting is an asset.

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment with opportunity for career advancement
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.