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Project Manager, Product Development (NPI)

CoolIT Systems

CoolIT Systems

Product, Operations
Calgary, AB, Canada · Calgary, AB, Canada · Alberta, Canada
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2024
About Coolit Systems Inc.

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

Role

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are seeking a talented Project Manager, Product Development (NPI) to join our Product team and facilitate the execution of key internal and external development projects. Projects may include the development of our more complex Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and Passive Coolant Loops (PCLs), and larger continuous improvement projects. This is a great opportunity for highly skilled Project Managers with experience in the Advanced Technology sector. This role will directly report to PMO, Team Manager and will be integral to achieving excellence in scalable computer cooling solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Development and maintenance project scope of work, requirements, schedules and budgets
  • Management of deliverables for a cross-functional project team of mechanical, electrical, and software designers, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, supply chain, and production
  • Monitoring and control of risks, quality deliverables, and project Key Performance Indicators related to schedule, cost, and quality targets
  • Support Program Managers in removing any roadblocks that get in the way of execution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams and ensure best practices are followed
  • Support company continuous improvement projects as needed
  • Support program managers in reporting project status using appropriate tools, techniques and metrics
  • Use appropriate change management processes in order to minimize and report changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
  • Hold regular meetings to ensure team members communicate effectively and ensure that all program risks are identified and managed in a timely fashion
  • May require weekly calls with project teams in the APAC region

Who You Are

Basic Qualifications:

  • Project Management diploma or PMP certification
  • 5+ years project management experience in hardware product development
  • Experience managing continuous improvement projects in an NPI and Lean Manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in PLM, MSProject and ERP systems (especially NetSuite or Oracle)
  • A self-motivated individual with a thirst for knowledge that moves fast
  • Enjoys and contributes to a collaborative culture where nothing is impossible
  • Believes in being an ethical approach to conducting themselves professionally

Preferred Qualifications

  • Document management or control experience
  • Project Management experience being in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects related to electromechanical designs

Skills

  • Highly organized with great attention to details

WHY COOLIT?

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.

Benefits

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
  • Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
  • Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
  • Employee ownership program.

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.