Lead Project Manager - Outsourcing

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & SQDC Performance

• Lead full project lifecycle (initiation to delivery) ensuring SQDC targets are consistently met.
• Write, review and follow-up Statement of Work with outsourced companies.
• Define and manage integrated project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track performance through KPIs, dashboards, and operational reviews.
• Ensure predictable and reliable execution in line with GridBeats™ commitments.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as primary interface between R&D, Product Line, Operations, and leadership.
• Deliver concise, structured, and transparent communication at all levels.
• Influence stakeholders through data-driven insights and clear recommendations.
• Manage complex and sometimes conflicting priorities with professionalism.

Leadership, Soft Skills & Team Dynamics

• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, software, hardware, product, operations).
• Create a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
• Engage and motivate teams in a matrix and multicultural context.

Risk, Issue & Decision Management

• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks.
• Drive structured problem-solving approaches (fact-based, analytical).
• Ensure timely decision-making and escalation when required.
   

Cost & Financial Control

• Manage project financials (budget, forecasts, actuals).
• Ensure strong cost discipline aligned with business targets.
• Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities.

Continuous Improvement & PM Excellence

• Contribute to PMO best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (PDCA mindset).
• Capture and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years in project management.

Eligibility Requirements

• Opportunity is designated for Markham, ON (Canada).  This role is designated for a Hybrid schedule (4 days on location, 1 day off location).

Desired Characteristics

• 5+ years in project management.
• Proven experience delivering complex R&D or product development projects.
• Prior experience working with multidisciplinary environments (embedded software, hardware, systems engineering).
• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Systems thinker and proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong independent worker who knows when to escalate to senior leadership.