Project Manager

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 communication, 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: Supports the technical project lead to define project scope, work breakdown, milestones, and deliverables.
• 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in an engineering company (preferably a hardware product development).
• 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 (Smartsheet, Asana, Jira).
• 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.

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.
• Parental leave.
• 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$94,000-$107,000, depending on the competency level in project management.