Project Manager

Company Overview:
The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) is an ISO 9001:2015-certified organization and a recognized leader in applied research, development, and testing for agriculture, mining, and transportation sectors. It was established in 1975 to support prairie farmers and agricultural machinery manufacturers. With a professionally diverse team, PAMI provides excellence in product development, testing, and design. Our state-of-the-art facilities include agricultural testing and benchmarking equipment, as well as advanced computer-aided engineering technologies for prototyping and performance analysis.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Project Management Team Lead, the Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of client projects. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget for the projects that they are assigned. The focus of this role is mechanical testing and validation projects for agriculture, transportation, and related industries.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• General understanding of technical project work, with experience in applying these to the agriculture, mining, or transportation sectors.
• Lead projects involving testing and validation of mechanical systems and components including force, vibration, and fatigue, to replicate real-world operating conditions and verify compliance with codes and standards.
• Create technical reports and presentations to provide results and recommendations to clients.
• Provide expertise and leadership during projects by scheduling internal resources and preparing and managing budgets.
• As a functional manager, have a demonstrated ability to resolve issues, motivate others and establish relevant key performance indicators.
• A champion of best practices, systems, and processes. Safety- and process-oriented, with the ability to apply and implement this in a project environment.
• Collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver high-quality results and innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years project management experience in engineering, testing, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
• Experience working with agricultural, mining, transportation, or industrial equipment is preferred.
• Experience interpreting and applying industry standards, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements to develop testing methodologies, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
• Strong business and people management skills and 5-10 years of experience in project management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.

Additional Assets:

• Familiar with a Data Acquisition Systems and post processing of data for comparison with real world results.
• Understanding of FEA stress and fatigue analysis.
• Knowledge of mechanical components, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Eligibility for EGM or CTTAM registration.
• Project Management Professional designation.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Pension Plan
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person