Senior Project Manager - MicroElectronics
About The Position
Veolia’s Water Technology Business is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex water treatment equipment projects in its Industrial Market portfolio. This remote position may be based anywhere in North America. The Project Manager guides a team of engineers and other professionals and directs project activities from contract signature through process and equipment design, vendor selection, fabrication, shipment, installation, and startup. Working closely with the Lead Engineer and Sourcing Project Leader, the PM is accountable for project success and delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality and safety commitments. The role communicates project status, budget updates, and schedule progress while managing client and vendor expectations. The position requires collaboration with customers, suppliers, internal teams, technical experts, and discipline engineers. The PM develops and maintains plans, coordinates team priorities and responsibilities, manages risks, opportunities, and changes, escalates significant issues, and monitors progress through reviews and reports. Domestic and international travel is required 5–20% of the time. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada; the employer will not sponsor Canadian work authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or an equivalent field.
- Ten years of experience managing projects that include equipment supply and construction.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
- Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.
- Clear, concise communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, direct teams, and exercise good judgment in ambiguous or changing conditions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, including senior and executive leadership and client organizations.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5–20% of the time.
- Eligibility to lawfully work in Canada; the employer will not sponsor applicants for Canadian work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing Engineering, Procurement contracts.
- Experience in industrial process system design or construction, particularly water treatment in chemical, oil and gas, or power markets.
Responsibilities
- Oversee water treatment equipment projects from initiation through completion.
- Organize contract execution and define clear project objectives.
- Develop and maintain realistic plans for scope, budget, schedule, and key milestones.
- Coordinate the project team so members understand priorities, project structure, and responsibilities.
- Work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to meet contractual and technical requirements.
- Escalate issues or events that could significantly affect cost, schedule, scope, or quality.
- Monitor progress through regular reviews and internal reports, adjusting plans as needed.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities.
- Oversee project changes and support claims management where required.
- Participate in technical meetings and project reviews.
- Collaborate with technical experts and discipline engineers to resolve issues and address critical topics.
- Maintain and update action plans, ensuring timely closure of actions and adherence to project objectives.
- Communicate project status, budget updates, and progress against schedule, while setting and managing client and vendor expectations.
- Facilitate project team meetings and deliverables, coach individuals as needed, and resolve project-team conflicts when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
