Blackline Safety is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The position is full-time and is based at our company’s headquarters in Calgary, AB. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, curious, and confident professional to oversee product development projects.
Who you are
You are a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for project management. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and take pride in successfully delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage the end-to-end development lifecycle of wireless electronics projects, encompassing mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software development, as well as supply chain, quality testing, manufacturing, and market launch.
- Lead project planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Create comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, customer care, various product development teams, and operations, to facilitate seamless project delivery and achieve project objectives.
- Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, employing project metrics and risk management principles to mitigate potential schedule impacts.
- Communicate effectively with software and hardware engineers, team leaders, product managers, marketing directors, and management, ensuring project objectives, requirements, and timelines are clearly understood by all stakeholders.
- Lead productive team meetings, adept at driving a wide variety of efforts towards resolution and closure, and proficient in identifying and resolving conflicts within project teams.
- Collaborate with the team to continuously improve project management processes and methodologies, leveraging best practices and lessons learned.
- Manage project documentation and ensure its accuracy and completeness, keeping it up to date throughout the project lifecycle.
What We Are Looking For
- Completed related training in project management, PMP certification preferred
- Strong understanding of project management responsibilities, including planning and scheduling, resource allocation, reporting, supply chain management, and manufacturing support
- A proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget with a high degree of internal and external customer satisfaction
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage project plans, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience with JIRA or other project management tools
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate project status to stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with granular attention to detail Bonus points for:
- Knowledge of cellular networks, GPS, and Satellite Communication Systems
- Experience in Electronics Industry; Knowledge of electronics design and manufacturing processes is a plus.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of Proven experience as a Project Manager, PMP certification preferred
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit www.blacklinesafety.com
