APS Senior Project Manager

Job summary

Lead multiple complex, cross-functional product development programs from inception through delivery, managing schedules, budgets, resources, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment. Develop project management excellence through team leadership, governance, continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and adoption of AI-enabled tools and processes.

Job details

Job Description Summary The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional development programs that drive the GridBeats product portfolio and strategic business objectives. The role requires exceptional project and program management capabilities, strong stakeholder engagement, superior communication skills, and a proven ability to drive execution across global engineering organizations. The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects spanning software, electronics, PCB development, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, service support, product management, training, and customer documentation. In addition, this individual will contribute to the development of project management excellence through PMO leadership, governance, standardization, continuous improvement, and adoption of AI-enabled project management practices. Job Description Key Responsibilities Program & Project Leadership: Oversee multiple complex, interconnected product development projects from inception to delivery. Manage integrated schedules, budgets, resource allocation, KPIs, and strategic commitments aligned with the overall product roadmap. Stakeholder & Executive Management: Build and maintain high-level relationships across engineering, product management, manufacturing, and commercial teams. Lead governance forums and steering committees, effectively influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment to ensure alignment and transparent communication. Cross-Functional Technical Oversight: Orchestrate multidisciplinary development teams covering software, embedded systems, electronics, PCB design, mechanical engineering, and industrialization, while coordinating with service, training, and documentation teams. Team Development: Provide leadership and mentorship to geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams. Foster a high-performance culture and contribute to the recruitment and professional development of project management talent. Quality & Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement by applying Lean and Kaizen methodologies. Monitor key quality metrics (e.g., DPU, DSI, DDE, P90) and spearhead root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Process Innovation: Advance AI-enabled project management by integrating AI tools for predictive scheduling, risk identification, and process automation to drive efficiency across the program. Tool Utilization: Expertly utilize management platforms including Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, and Smartsheet; Power BI proficiency is highly desired. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Experience: 10+ years of proven project/program management experience, specifically delivering complex, multidisciplinary hardware and software projects within a program framework. Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and lead through complex, matrixed organizational structures. Methodology: Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and continuous improvement principles. Preferred Qualifications Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or Agile-related certifications. Quality Standards: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt. Strategic Growth: Previous experience establishing or leading a Project Management Office (PMO). For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $145,700 and $195,700 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. ​ Bonus eligibility: YES ​ This posting is for an existing vacancy. ​ Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No

What you’ll do

Lead multiple complex, cross-functional product development programs from inception through delivery, managing schedules, budgets, resources, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment. Develop project management excellence through team leadership, governance, continuous improvement, quality initiatives, and adoption of AI-enabled tools and processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of experience delivering complex multidisciplinary hardware and software projects. Candidates should demonstrate matrixed leadership, strong project management and continuous improvement knowledge; PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Six Sigma, and PMO experience are preferred.

Listed skills

• Kaizen · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Lean · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Executive Communication
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Resource Allocation
• Governance
• Lean
• Kaizen
• Root-Cause Analysis
• AI-Enabled Project Management
• Jira
• Confluence
• Microsoft Project
• Influencing Skills
• Atlassian Confluence
• Microsoft Planner
• Product Roadmaps
• Kaizen Methodology
• AI Adoption
• Agile Methodology
• JIRA
• Management
• Business Process Automation
• Printed Circuit Board
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Embedded Systems
• Virtual Teams
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Industrialization
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mentorship
• New Product Development
• Operational Excellence
• Printed Circuit Board Design
• Program Management Professional
• Project Management Professional Certification
• PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2)
• Product Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Power BI

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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