Head of Project Management (Winnipeg)

Head of Project Management (Winnipeg)

06 Nov
|
EM Dynamics
|
Winnipeg

06 Nov

EM Dynamics

Winnipeg

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated manufacturing solution facility. For over 50 years, we have taken pride in our commitment to supporting our clients and their products. Our vast experience has helped us develop a robust stature in North American and International markets. The atmosphere of teamwork at EM Dynamics is at the center of our drive towards growth and prosperity. The continuous development of quality is an ecosystem where every facet of the business is impacted by the core competencies of consistency, repeatability and reliability. Our quality directive entails continuous process improvement to exceed established quality objectives. Proactive commitment to further education, training and technological advancement allows us to progress together.
We take pride in consistently delivering at or beyond our client's expectations and aim for only the highest level of craftmanship. Our business is growing and with growth comes the opportunity to expand our team.
Is This an Existing Vacancy?
No — this posting is for a newly created role.
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Job Summary
We are hiring a
Project Manager
to join our Program Management team. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned customer orders and projects. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with customer requirements.





Key Responsibilities

Manage assigned customer orders from Quoting through production and deliveryAct as the primary point of contact for assigned orders, providing customers with regular, accurate status updates on timelines, issues, and deliverablesBuild and maintain Gantt charts and project schedules to track progress across fabrication, machining, welding, painting, and assembly stagesCoordinate daily/weekly priorities across departments (CNC, weld, brake press, tube cutting, paint, assembly) to keep orders on schedule and resolve bottlenecksRead and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routers to confirm scope and specs, and flag discrepancies earlyMonitor schedule, cost, and risk on assigned orders;
escalation issues to the Program Manager with proposed mitigation plansTrack open issues/action items and drive timely resolution across departmentsSupport the Program Manager in internal program meetings and customer update meetingsMaintain clear, organized project documentation, status trackers, and reportingSupport continuous improvement of project tracking processes, tools, and reportingRequired Qualifications




3-5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing environmentPMP certification highly recommended (or actively working toward one)Diploma or degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical fieldDemonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and routersExperience building and managing Gantt charts/project schedules (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar)Proficiency with Excel;
comfort with ERP/MRP systems and project tracking toolsStrong communication skills, comfortable speaking directly with customers and giving clear status updatesAbility to coordinate across multiple departments and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced floor environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailComfortable working on-site full-time, including time spent on the production floorOccasional travel may be required to support customer visits, supplier coordination, or site meetings.
Preferred Qualification
Experience in sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, or similar contract manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systemsExperience with purchase orders and production schedulingExposure to KPI dashboards or reporting tools (Power BI, Smartsheet, Monday.
Com, or similar)Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing excellenceAccommodation Requirements
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and will provide accommodations upon request for any part of the application process. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.
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📌 Head of Project Management (Winnipeg)
🏢 EM Dynamics
📍 Winnipeg

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