At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-disciplinary teams to manage and execute innovative electrical projects.
- Company: Join Socomec, a global leader in electrical equipment engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the energy sector while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in project management required.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 145000 $ per year.
Socomec Group (Socomec) is a global leader in electrical equipment engineering and manufacturing, specialized in low voltage energy performance. Socomec North America (NAM) is Socomec’s organization overseeing all operations in North America.
About This Role
The Technical Project Manager will lead a multi-disciplinary team with the mission of achieving the objectives of the project contract (according to the Quality/Cost/Time components specific to the project), while implementing the company’s strategy at the activity level. This role is responsible for managing the project from its development to its closure. This role ensures that all schedules are reliable, resourced, baselined, and continuously monitored using the corporate tools.
Project Execution Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
- Manage the projects using financial data (project business plan), scheduling, risk management, project prioritization, and the objectives of Quality, Cost, and Time.
- Drive a multi-disciplinary team, possibly across multiple sites, covering all project work packages (technical, services, industrialization, commercial launches, qualification/certification, documentation, etc.).
- Structure the project (e.g. WBS, Work packages, assigned responsibilities) and maintain up-to-date project information at all times.
- Ensure the smooth progress of the project by monitoring the availability and maturity of deliverables required for milestone completion.
- Maintain strict adherence to established project management rules as outlined in the project plan.
- Proactively resolve priority, resource, or decision conflicts in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Engage in project and business reviews to drive ongoing process improvement.
Reporting / External Communication
- Keep project indicators and status up to date, with complete objectivity and accuracy.
- Proactively raise issues and recommend corrective actions to restore project alignment.
- Communicate and present project progress to various stakeholders and at different levels of the organization.
Continuous Improvement
- Based on feedback and lessons learned, propose efficiency improvements in project management.
Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
- 5+ years in electrical equipment engineering project management.
- PMP certification strongly preferred.
- Proven experience structuring, recovering, and delivering complex projects.
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Project Online (server config, shared resources, baselines, auditing).
- Mastery of change control and risk management practices.
- Strong competency in scope definition, WBS, and critical path analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP (Syspro) and Power BI for decision support preferred.
- Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
- Ability to drive accountability and discipline across cross-functional teams.
Compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 CAD
Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. All applications are reviewed directly by the Socomec North America Talent Acquisition team and other human reviewers. No automated or AI‑based systems are used to make decisions in the application review process. We thank all those who apply. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
R&D Project Manager in Brampton employer: Socomec Group
At Socomec North America, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Energy Storage Systems R&D team. Our supportive work culture encourages professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic industry. Located in a vibrant region, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, making us an attractive choice for those seeking rewarding employment.
