Project Manager at Calian

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

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

Bachelor’s 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

$110,000 to $130,000

Position Type

We have 1 available position.

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

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Perks and benefits

• Competitive, company-paid benefits
• Generous time off package
• Stock purchase plan
• RRSP program
• Flexible work hours for eligible roles
• Programs to support employee health and well-being