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Acuity Brands Technical Project Manager in Brossard, Canada
Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.
Who is Distech Controls?
Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ (https://www.acuitybrands.com/) family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.
Why Work for Distech Controls?
Innovative driven company
Dynamic workplace
Open minded company
Fast-paced company
Modern work environment designed for our employees
Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations
DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)
Continuous professional development program
Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one’
Reward programs
LEED-Certified building
Foosball and ping-pong tables
Situated near quartier Dix30
On-site gym
Daily fresh fruit
Hot and cold beverages stations
Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs
Rewards program
Job Summary
We are looking for a Project Manager whose role will be to ensure the efficiency of all activities relating to product development (new products or improvements) within the company.
You will be responsible for managing development projects as part of the product development process (PDP), managing activities related to the product release/modification process and coordinating the activities of customization projects (supplier and customer side). To do so, you will coordinate the activities of the various departments according to the project plan (including the master schedule) and suggest the means necessary to ensure that each project meets the established deadlines.
In your day-to-day work, you will work closely with the R&D Manager and his team. You will also interact with the Marketing and Production departments, and occasionally with Technical Support and Sales. Upon request, you will also perform any other related tasks that may fall within the scope of this job.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
Product development & improvement projects and customization projects with our partners
Contributes to the preliminary business plan for each project by developing the project plan: structures the work breakdown, determines deliverables, builds the schedule, the organization chart of responsibilities and assigns resources in collaboration with the managers involved.
Coordinates project implementation with each department.
Monitors each project to ensure that it complies with the PDP project plan, schedule and deliverables.
Updates project plan elements as needed to reflect project developments and communicates changes.
Monitors and controls the passage through the gates of each phase according to the PDP.
Calls project meetings and establishes priorities to ensure smooth running of projects and optimize operations.
Ensures proper management and confidentiality of all information associated with projects under development.
Coordinates project post-mortem meetings with the teams involved.
Suggests ways of improving the processes for which he/she is responsible.
Management
Sits on various operational committees within the company.
Communicates project status to senior management.
Makes recommendations to minimize the impact of changes and unforeseen events on key projects.
Supports continuous quality improvement activities within the company.
Concretely measures and provides performance indicators for activities under his/her supervision.
Maintains and develops IT tools and project tracking methods.
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
Essential
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) with a management component, or equivalent experience
2-4 years experience in project management and/or product development involving hardware, software and firmware.
Bilingual in French and English, high level of oral and written skills
Good judgment and sense of priorities
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Highly organized, methodical and efficient
Team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
Autonomy and initiative
Strong leadership, charisma, good communication skills
Ability to involve and motivate stakeholders in carrying out projects and achieving set goals
Important
Mastery of project management software tools
Mastery of Agile methodology
Preferred Skills and Experience
Assets
Knowledge of Azure DevOps® online software
Knowledge of industry best practices in product development
Familiarity with the field of automation and control
PMP certification
PSM (Scrum Master) certification
Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.