Project Manager, NPI & Sustaining

Ecolab Inc. • Calgary, AB

16h

About The Position

The Sustaining Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects that improve manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability of CoolIT’s hardware products, including CDUs and PCLs. This role ensures on-time delivery of sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives by managing scope, risk, and performance across engineering, supply chain, and production functions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in hardware, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Engineering or technical diploma or bachelor's degree
• Proficient in project planning and execution using tools such as ClickUp and Arena
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of cross-functional workflows in manufacturing environments

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training
• Experience managing sustaining or continuous improvement projects in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite and MES tools like Factory Logix
• Experience working with electromechanical designs and cross-regional teams
• Exposure to high-volume production ramp planning and supplier coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining projects to improve manufacturability, cost, and scalability of CDUs and PCLs.
• Use ClickUp to manage scope, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to remove execution roadblocks and ensure milestone alignment.
• Use Arena to manage engineering changes and support design change control.
• Use NetSuite and Factory Logix tools to track and report project performance.
• Communicate status to stakeholders, including KPIs for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support global coordination with APAC teams.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days
• Paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus
• Company-funded RRSP contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level