Technical Project Manager Senior - Montreal, QC

Overview

Who are we?
An innovation leader in energy management solutions, Distech Controls provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, while reducing operating costs. We deliver Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings™ through our passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. The company serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners.

Distech Controls, Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. For more information visit

What will be your role?
We are presently recruiting for a R&D & Projects Manager who will be responsible to ensure that all product development activities are conducted efficiently and within company guidelines and time frames.

You will manage all aspects of a project from concept through implementation as per Distech’s Product Development Process (PDP), leading all activities related to new Product or Software Releases while also coordinating OEM project activities. You will monitor the activities and phase deliverables of all departments involved, and evaluate and recommend contingency plans to ensure projects delivery within the established time frames.

On a daily basis, you will work closely with the VP Building Automation Technology and his team. You will also be required to interact with the Marketing and Production departments and work occasionally with the Technical Support and Sales teams.

You will carry out other related tasks upon request.

What will you do?

• Product development and improvement and OEM projects
• Contributes to the preliminary business case of every project by elaborating project planning: defines timeline, phase deliverables, tracks milestones, schedules roles and assigns resources in collaboration with the directors involved
• Coordinates the execution of the projects with each department
• Monitors that every project respects project timelines according to the PDP including milestones and deliverables
• Updates project planning according to project movement and communicates changes
• Monitors and controls the PDP Gate Stage process in all phases of a project
• Calls project meetings and establishes priorities to optimize operations and ensure successful projects execution
• Ensures that information associated with projects in development is kept secure and confidential
• Coordinates project’s post-mortem with the teams involved
• Suggets ways to improve the processes he is responsible for

• Active participation at several of the company’s operation committees
• Communicates project advancement to Upper Management
• Gives necessary recommendations to minimize the impacts of unplanned changes and interrupts on key projects
• Supports activities related to quality improvement within the company
• Measures and provides performance indicators for activities under his supervision
• Maintains and updates project management tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) with a management component, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project management and/or product development involving hardware, software, and firmware
• Bilingual in French and English, with a high level of proficiency both written and spoken
• Strong judgment and ability to prioritize effectively
• Well-developed analytical and synthesis skills
• Highly organized, methodical, and efficient
• Strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
• Autonomous with strong initiative
• Strong leadership, charismatic, and an effective communicator
• Ability to engage and motivate stakeholders to deliver projects and achieve defined objectives
• Proficiency with project management software tools
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology
• Assets
• Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops® online software
• Understanding of industry best practices in product development
• Familiarity with automation and control systems
• PMP certification

• Dynamic workplace and fast growing international company
• Modern work environment designed for our employees
• Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations and gym
• Playground including foosball and ping-pong tables
• Situated near Quartier Dix 30
• Accessible transit service
• Continuous professional development program
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurances and retirement program
• 5 floating days and 3 weeks of vacation from year one
• Reward programs
• Programmes de récompenses

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