Project Manager

Description

• Perform Project Management role at BOS, representing BOS to the customer well and organizing successful project execution.
• Owns end to end process of the project after PO acceptance through to delivery
• Owns the relationship with the customer during that period of time (project) not sales
• Through the act of engagement and influence, ensure that the project is delivered on time, quality, and budget
• Responsible for effective commercial execution of projects through oversite of the project management group

Requirements

• Engage with the business and the customer just prior to deal Close to develop relationship and set up project plan for the new projects:
  • Follow the BOS kickoff process lead by sales with ownership transfer to PM
  • Create the project schedule for each job using the correct standard BOS template in MS Project illustrating BOS and Customer milestones
  • Create the budget module within the BOS ERP with department input: line creation, budget finalization, and checklist creation
  • Facilitate kick off meeting procedures
• Facilitate weekly (pre-assembly typically) to daily (build through to end of major commissioning activities) project whiteboards, with the following responsibilities:
  • Ensure that each project lead is there or represented with risks needs and mitigation plans if needed
• Escalates shortfalls to timelines, budget or quality in real time to Sr Management
• Provide the BOS team will all customer information and provided items, including:
  • When the project team requires customer information or parts, that is PM responsibility to get it in a timely manner
  • Follow ECN process to provide Engineering Change Quotes when applicable
  • Manage the customer product planning and tracking system and coordinate with all stakeholders
• Facilitate internal and customer design reviews, site reviews, customer visits, and any other commercial interactions
• Analyze projects to identify out of scope work or other out of scope customer requests and strategically address these with the Sales and Marketing manager
• Inform the customer of impending delays in a reasonable timeframe due to:
• Inform the customer of BOS technological miss - Facilitate the Development of contingency and/or recovery planning as needed to address timing risk mitigation or handling

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in engineering & 5-10 years automotive/manufacturing experience
• Computer Expertise: Microsoft Office, Epicor, Microsoft Project, Review level knowledge of Solidworks and Draftsight

Knowledge:

• Understanding of project flow and milestones
• Knowledge of machine building and processes including laser, assembly, welding, etc.
• Familiarity with equipment, machinery and components used in custom machine building
• General knowledge of system programming
• Understanding of the relationship between and integrator and customer

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Profit sharing

Multiple extended health care plans to choose from

Subsidized Lunch Program

Training development program

Monthly staff appreciation lunches & Socials

Bi-annual company events

Career planning & goal setting

Employee recognition program

Performance appraisal program

BOS Promotional Clothing

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Supported Volunteer Program

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.