Hammond Power Solutions Inc. is a global manufacturer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. HPS has grown to become the leader in North America in the custom design and manufacture of dry type transformers. For the past century, HPS has grown to deliver electrical power solutions to global markets and provides solutions for complex applications like, mining, rectifier, drives, traction, wind, solar and many other electrical power applications. The world relies on HPS to continually conceive and produce state-of-the-art transformer technology. We currently have an opening for a Project Manager, Research and Development Engineering, come grow with us!

Reporting to the Director, Research and Development, this position will be responsible to oversee research and development projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the company's quality standards. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with various departments.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, manufacturing, and R&D.
• Oversee and manage R&D projects from concept through to production.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, performance, and deliverables to ensure alignment with scope and objectives.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Directly manage project resources and ensure deliverables are met within defined scope.
• Support product management by aligning project timelines with product roadmaps.
• Coordinate production and testing schedules within project scope.
• Facilitate industrialization planning and execution.
• Collaborate with engineering designers to define work objectives and develop schedules.

Do you qualify? We are seeking:

• 6+ years of Project Management experience supporting a technical team
• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field – required
  • Scrum Master Certification – preferred
• Certifications:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) – required
  • Scrum Master Certification – preferred
• Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and product development cycles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing innovation and commercialization of technical products.
• Strong risk management, resource planning, and timeline optimization skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using collaborative tools.
• Strategic thinking and effective communication in team environments.
• Understanding of power electronics, magnetics, and transformer systems.
• Awareness of emerging technologies such as:
  • Solid-state conversion
  • Medium-frequency drives
  • AI applications in engineering
• Ability to balance core product innovation with commercialization of transformational solutions.

Some of the benefits of working at Hammond:

We are Great Place to Work Certified! Our people work hard for us—so we make sure our benefits work hard for them. Our equitable pay, benefits, and practices prioritize security, health, and well-being while sharing in our business success through variable pay programs and our Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Our core benefits focus on wellness, mental health, and financial security when employees need them the most, early career or getting ready for retirement. We also support work-life balance through flexible work schedules, paid time off, and leaves of absence. Employees and their families also have access to our confidential, best-in-class Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

We are committed to sustainable business practices and offer opportunities for our employees to support the communities where we live and work through our Hammond Giving Strategy.

NOTE: Hammond Power Solutions encourages applications from all qualified candidates. HPS has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact our People & Culture team if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

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