Project Manager

Do you want to contribute to the success of a VERY dynamic company that offers challenging opportunities? Planiform is currently looking for a Project Manager. The workplace is at the Terrebonne research and development laboratory. The PMO department currently have 3 employees. Planiform is in the midst of rapid growth and has over 60 fantastic employees!

New R&D product : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhJ03KGevWA

Planiform was founded 50 years ago and is specialized in designing, manufacturing and installing automated conveyor systems for distribution centers, retail stores and industrial laundromats. Our conveyor systems are often tailor-made according to the needs of our customers. Although Planiform's sales are mainly in the USA and Canada, we also have customers all over the world.

Our team : https://www.planiform.com/our-team

Why work at Planiform?

• Salary depending on experience starting at $90,000
• Bonus up to $8,500 per year
• Flexiblehours
• Flexibility to finish at noonon Friday
• RRSP program including employer contribution
• Collective insuranceincluding employer contribution (drugs, eyewear, dental, travel, life, disability and dependent life)
• Amount allocated to engineers for OIQ training
• The annual contributionto be a member of the OIQ is reimbursed in full by the employer
• Minimum of 3 personal daysper year
• Afternoon off on your birthday
• Paid closure during the holiday period
• Collective garden during the summer
• Unlimited coffee with new new espresso machines!
• Allowance for your activities outside of work
• Possibility to bring your pet to work
• Excellent working atmosphere and many social activities!

What will your responsibilities be?

The project manager leads projects successfully and coordinates all stakeholders involved in the project. He manages the impacts of the project, both during its implementation and after its finalization. As a Project Manager at Planiform, your ideas will be listened to and taken into consideration and you will be considered a key player. This is the advantage of working for an SME!

• Plan, control and coordinate the scope, budget and schedule of research and development projects
• Take the decisions to ensure the success of the projects
• Carry out risk management
• Lead technical problem-solving workshops
• Make executive presentations that summarize work progress and explain technical issues
• Communicate with customers and the work team
• Motivate the team
• Monitor, document and update the budget, manage changes and addenda per project
• Monitor the budget through the ERP
• Establish and maintain a climate of trust with the client
• Convey relevant information to other departments
• Establish and update key performance indicators for R&D projects.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering or any relevant experience.
• PMP certification (an asset)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience
• Be proactive and think of all eventualities
• Be a skilled negotiator
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with an ERP system
• French required (intermediate or advanced level)
• Leadership and good communication skills
• Can travel outside of Canada without restriction
• Be a cheerful person!