At MistyWest, a project manager is an engineering leader who leads and manages the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project. The role involves managing resources, budget, timelines, quality, risks, and other project constraints to ensure successful project delivery.

The project Manager works closely with customer needs, translates them into high-level requirements, and leads the team toward successful project outcomes. They collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to complete both product development and research tasks in a variety of industries and market segments.

The project manager continuously develops and iterates on project management best practices and processes at MistyWest.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead small to large-scale projects with medium to high complexity, ensuring successful outcomes that align with client expectations.
• Team Coordination: Oversee and align engineering teams to deliver projects efficiently while meeting technical, budgetary, and timeline requirements.
• Scope & Planning: Define project scope, work breakdown, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with technical leads.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Create and maintain project schedules and budgets, monitoring progress and mitigating risks.
• Client Engagement & Communication: Conduct weekly check-ins with clients to assess satisfaction, manage expectations, and enhance project transparency.
• Resource & Procurement Management: Determine, allocate, and onboard human and non-human resources while overseeing procurement and supply chain logistics.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to engineering standards, documentation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze project KPIs, including profitability, cost performance, and client satisfaction.
• Process Improvement & Best Practices: Develop, refine, and implement project management best practices to improve project delivery and client experience.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in an engineering company.
• Multidisciplinary technical background is a plus.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (up to 10 people).
• Previous experience with contract manufacturers and regulatory bodies, particularly in the automotive or medical industries.
• Experience in product, electronics, or mechanical development.
• Previous experience delivering >1,000 units in a production environment.
  Project Management Skills
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall).
• Knowledge of risk and change management techniques.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello).
• PMP certification or Certified Scrum Master is a plus.
  Competencies & Soft Skills
• Exceptional communication skills to foster integrity, transparency, and trust.
• Strong leadership competency and ability to manage teams effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Curious and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Willingness to travel across North America as required.

Benefits

MistyWest offers a competitive and dynamic total compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent. In addition to a competitive base salary for comparable roles in Vancouver, we offer:

• Banked Time: Paid for every hour worked over 37.5 hours per week, paid out quarterly.
• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks paid vacation (with rollover!) and 5 sick days annually.
• Support Leave: An additional 2 weeks of support leave for parents, caregivers, and bereavement.
• Subsidized Parental Leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 36 weeks prorated.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental & vision plan from Sun Life.
• Flexible Spending Account: Covers gym memberships, lift passes, apparel, childcare, and more.
• Professional Development: $1000 discretionary budget per year, plus 3 paid days off for professional development or volunteering.
• Flexible Work: Flexible work schedule and hybrid work arrangements.
• Resources: Access to a full laboratory and workshop for personal projects, a well-stocked corporate library.
• Office Perks: Attractive, bright, open-plan, dog-friendly office in Mount Pleasant (on the Metrotown bus line) with secure bike parking, office snacks, and a fancy espresso machine with bird-friendly and single-origin coffees.
• Travel Opportunities: Opportunities to travel to professional conferences like CES, SXSW, Siggraph, and more.

We encourage you to apply if you are a talented and passionate Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
The base salary range for this role is CAD$105,000-$119,000, depending on the competency level in project management.