Project Leader

Velan Inc.•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Velan is a world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial valves. We stand out for the human values that drive us, our local leadership and the passion that all members have in achieving results. Headquartered in Montreal and 12 plants worldwide, we manufacture and market complex and innovative industrial valves for various industries. We are currently looking for a Project Leader, reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Inside Sales, who will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of special valve project orders. Specifically, the incumbent oversees the planning, execution and monitoring of all projects from start to finish, while ensuring that quality requirements and on-time deliveries are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering or any other related field (DEC in mechanical engineering with relevant experience will be considered)
5-10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry
3 to 5 years of experience in project management
Fluency in French and English (oral and written)
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Very good knowledge of manufacturing procedures and processes in manufacturing plants
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Responsibilities

Coordinate kick-off meetings for certain projects with all relevant departments of Velan.
Create and manage the work plan in order to complete projects.
Work collaboratively with representatives of cross-functional departments to complete projects.
Establish a communication schedule and update stakeholders, including relevant staff and clients, on the progress of projects.
Ensure that promised project dates are met by taking steps to reduce risks and taking corrective action when discrepancies are found; Identify risks and oversee plans to reduce them.
Lead project status meetings and list action items with departmental and plant representatives.
Report exceptions and changes to the Velan management team.