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Join our team to spearhead transformative power generation and grid stability projects that are shaping the future of energy and cutting-edge technology in medium/high voltage motors and drives systems. As our Senior Project Manager, you'll lead complex, high-impact initiatives from inception to successful delivery.

In this role, you'll maintain and develop strategic client partnerships while ensuring exceptional project outcomes that advance both customer satisfaction and our company's market position. Your expertise will directly influence critical infrastructure development, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the energy landscape.

This position is remote but must be based in Nova Scotia.

Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for independently leading highly complex customer projects, EPC projects, engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment projects, and strategic customer orders throughout the complete project lifecycle supporting medium and high voltage motors, generators, drive systems, synchronous condensers, for power generation and grid stability initiatives. The role manages projects involving engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities.

This role serves as the primary customer interface and internal project leader for complex, high-risk, high-value, or strategically significant projects requiring advanced project management expertise, strong commercial judgment, and technical leadership.

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership across cross-functional teams, drives project execution, manages risks and escalations, ensures compliance with contractual and quality requirements, and contributes to the development and improvement of project management processes that support organizational objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Independently lead multiple concurrent projects, programs, or strategic customer orders from order hand off through final project closeout

Serve as primary customer interface throughout project execution and maintain relationships with key customer stakeholders

Establish project execution strategies, schedules, milestones, deliverables, communication plans, and acceptance criteria aligned with contractual obligations

Lead project kickoff meetings, execution reviews, risk reviews, and project closeout activities

Manage project scope, approve change management activities within delegated authority, and coordinate appropriate approvals when required

Lead resolution of complex technical, commercial, operational, and execution issues that may impact project performance





Provide leadership and direction during escalated project situations requiring cross-functional decision making

Lead coordination activities across engineering, manufacturing, field service, procurement, logistics, quality, vendors, subcontractors, customers, and leadership teams

Influence stakeholders without direct authority to ensure alignment with project objectives and business priorities

Serve as escalation point for project issues requiring advanced project management expertise or business judgment

Support mentoring, coaching, and development of project managers and project support personnel as needed

Conduct customer visits, supplier meetings, manufacturing reviews, and site visits as required

Maintain ownership of project financial performance including forecasts, margins, revenue recognition, cash flow, milestone billing, and cost management

Perform regular project reviews to evaluate schedule, cost, quality, risks, and contractual performance

Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect company interests

Manage contractual obligations and ensure execution activities remain aligned with approved commercial commitments

Support business decisions through analysis of project performance metrics and financial results

Lead identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of project risks throughout the project lifecycle

Ensure project activities comply with established company procedures, customer requirements, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and quality management system requirements

Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable project records and documentation

Lead lessons learned activities, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes, standardization efforts, and operational efficiency

Support internal audits, external audits, process reviews, and quality initiatives as required

Provide technical and project leadership on complex projects requiring advanced coordination and problem solving

Influence project execution strategy and contribute to project management best practices across the organization

Support organizational initiatives and strategic objectives within the Energy business

Perform additional duties as assigned to support business requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Advanced understanding of electrical industrial systems, rotating equipment, motors, generators,



power electronics, and system integration

Advanced knowledge of industry standards and specifications including NEMA, IEC, IEEE, UL, and related technical standards

Solid understanding of project management methodologies, project controls, and project lifecycle management principles

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems, and project management tools (SAP experience preferred)

Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities across multiple organizational levels

Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities in ambiguous or high-risk situations

Ability to manage multiple highly complex projects simultaneously

Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills

Experience and Education
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline preferred.

Equivalent combinations of technical education, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience:

Typically requires 8-12+ years of relevant experience

Typically requires 5+ years of project management experience supporting electrical equipment, rotating equipment, energy systems, manufacturing, industrial systems, or large capital projects

Demonstrated experience managing complex, customer-facing technical projects required

Certifications:

PMP certification preferred

Equivalent project management methodology experience may be considered

Working Conditions
Travel:
Travel requirements vary based on project portfolio and customer requirements. Domestic and occasional international travel may be required.

About WEG Electric Corp.
WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri and over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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📌 Sr. Project Manager (Nova Scotia)
🏢 WEG Electric
📍 Nova Scotia