Job Description
IEM Canada, (Industrial Electric Manufacturing, Inc.) in Surrey, BC, is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom electrical distribution and power quality equipment in North America. IEM has delivered customer-specific solutions to meet the ever-changing power requirements of growth industries in North America for over half a century. Due to exponential growth, IEM Canada has an opportunity for an organized, motivated project manager to join our innovative, employee-oriented company offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits.PURPOSE OF THE JOBThis permanent, full time, and new position in a growing department is best served by a competent, organized, and self-motivated individual who thrives on collaboration and wants to make an impact. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, the Product Engineering Project Manager would be an essential member of the team intended to streamline and support all aspects of the Product department operations.This role offers a wide variety of tasks, providing a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities to contribute to both the "big picture" and the finer details. Problem-solving and multi-tasking are essential skills for success in this growth position.JOB DUTIESInterface with Product Managers/Owners to support the standup and maintenance of PLM systems & proceduresLead department personal in the execution of projects and serve as the primary contact to liaison between departmentsCoordinate activities and tasks among assigned personnelSchedule meetings with discrete agendas, take detailed minutes, and follow up with action itemsProvide insights, summaries, and/or flags regarding project status and risk or blockers to the Director and other stakeholdersCollaborate with various personnel and managers to collect information and consolidate into a single source (dashboards, schedules, etc.)analyze, and report data and statistics based on project workflows and objectivesDevelop, implement, and lead systems as needed to improve department workflowsAssist with the creation and maintenance of various documentationAssist with tracking department budgets and completing expense reportsOther duties as assigned that lead to the optimization of Department proceduresREQUIREMENTSMinimum 4 years experience as a Project Manager, Administrator, or Coordinator, preferably in a manufacturing environmentMinimum 4 years post-secondary education, preferably in STEM or Business AdministrationExcellent competency with Microsoft Office tools, including experience with SharePoint and TeamsKeen eye for improvement opportunities and an ability to facilitate changeEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong Organizational skills and attention to detailAnalytical and methodical approach to problem-solvingFlexibility with multi-tasking and changing prioritiesCOMPETENCIESDemonstrated success in implementing and supporting process improvement initiatives.Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.Self directed, takes initiative, and maintains progress despite obstacles or ambiguity.Knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource and coordination of people and resources.Highly organized and able to impose order on systems and related personnel.Able to assess situations and independently define steps towards a solution.