Avidbots Hiring for Junior Program Manager at Kitchener, ON Full Time

About this role:
Our ideal candidate has a strong background in hardware and software development, design delivery and new product introduction; and has managed large multidisciplinary projects in the past.

If you are experienced and passionate about organizing complex projects across multiple cross-functions to develop quality products using industry best practices in design principles and development processes, this role may be for you; especially if you also thrive when working with technical professionals in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment. The ideal candidate is organized, eager to minimize risk through effective communication, and has a proven ability to deliver against business objectives and goals through motivation and strong leadership.

The selected candidate will work in the Program Management Office and directly report to the Director, PMO.

This can be a hybrid opportunity!

How you will make a difference:
Motivate and manage the project teams to achieve the project objectives

Work closely with the Product Management, System Architect and/or Project Engineer through the formulation, initiation, execution, and closure of each project

Manage documentation, project tracking, risk management, and interdependencies between the cross-functional teams participating in the project

Establish baseline labour and expenses, including estimated material and contracting costs following the phase gate process

Monitor and Control project scope, schedule, project labour and expenses throughout the project.

Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing and quality for new product introduction strategies and execution

Produce status reports for all interested parties

Communicate and manage critical milestones and timelines to the cross functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, and customer care

Ensure the project team follows the phase-gate process

Determine when to escalate issues and to whom

Contribute to PMO structure and process improvements

Key requirements and experience:
or College degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years in project management role, mainly in product development projects with multi-function engineering disciplines (software, mechanical, electrical, etc.)

Experienced with managing projects in all stages of the product life-cycle

Skilled in MS Project & ERP software

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people

Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply-chain management concepts

Experience in technological product development

Proven ability to drive quality through rigorous project execution and various testing methodology

Nice to Have:
Robotics experience

A passion for new product development

Experience in managing autonomy software projects and SW development projects

Familiarity with product certification processes

Experience drafting and executing third party Development agreements

Experience with Jira, and Confluence

Experience with overseas outsourcing and manufacturing

Experience managing cost reduction initiatives

Experience managing new technology acquisition projects

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the CANADA for any employer***

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.