Location: Windsor, ON
Employment Type: Contract to Direct
Benefits Available
Program Manager Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Manager to lead our Electric Motor Calibration Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing calibration timelines and deliverables, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring smooth communication to remove any gridlocks. This role requires a strong background in engine, transmission, and electric powertrain (EPT) calibration, as well as proficiency in ETAS INCA, CAN communications, and software release processes.
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Manage Calibration Timelines and Deliverables: Oversee and ensure timely completion of calibration projects, meeting all deadlines and quality standards.
- Coordinate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with various departments to manage content and requirements, ensuring alignment and integration across teams.
- Remove Gridlocks: Identify and resolve any obstacles or bottlenecks in the calibration process through effective cross-functional interaction.
- Communication: Serve as a key communicator, facilitating clear and effective communication between team members and stakeholders.
- Data Analysis: Read and interpret engine, transmission, and EPT controller data to support calibration activities.
- Software Release Process: Manage the software release process, ensuring all calibration updates are properly integrated and tested.
- Project Planning: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality assurance processes to ensure high standards in calibration deliverables.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the calibration process and develop mitigation strategies.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance calibration processes and team performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in engine, transmission, or EPT calibration.
- Ability to read and analyze engine, transmission, and EPT controller data.
- Experience with software release processes.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member in a cross-functional environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
- Must have experience with data acquisition and development diagnostic tools such as INCA, Vector tools: CANalyzer.
- Driving a company vehicle is required
- Hybrid Work (2 days remote work) and might go to 5 days if working on critical projects
- No travel to the US required
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge of electric motor calibration techniques and tools.
- Ability to drive innovation and implement new technologies in calibration processes.
- High Voltage Battery or High Voltage powertrain experience.
- Experience with electronic system-level troubleshooting and embedded controls/complex function root cause analysis.
- Understanding of diagnostics fundamentals.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on use of INCA, CDA, CAN, CANalyzer, Canoe, and other electrical root cause tools (such as oscilloscopes).