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The Opportunity
We are seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Project Manager to join our Handling Systems Group to support our growing business.
The primary purpose of the position is to develop and maintain customer satisfaction and deliver quality products to meet customers' performance and schedule requirements. This position, reporting to the Engineering Manager, will lead, manage, coordinate, and report on multiple projects and assemble and guide cross functional project teams.
The successful candidate is someone who can adapt quickly to business needs, is able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment, and is interested in contributing to the direction of future Kraken products.
Who we are:
Kraken Robotics offers a unique career opportunity to work with an internationally recognized leader in ocean technology. At Kraken, we have two lines of business - Products and Services. Our Products team design and manufacture technology platforms for NATO navies and commercial clients throughout the world, while our Services team provide acoustic 3D Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) data solutions and 3D laser imaging data solutions to clients in the offshore energy sector with increasing focus on offshore renewables. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and provide opportunities for unique and quality work. Our locations around the world, including offices in Canada, Germany, United States, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, support remote working practices and encourage professional and cultural collaborations. Kraken is an equal opportunity employer focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and we value the diversity of our team that contributes to our company growth and development.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities:
Maintain a "safety first" culture ensuring all activities are executed in a safe and effective manner in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.
- Develop and maintain project business plans and to coordinate each project through the stage gate process
- Develop and administer detailed project schedules
- Budget tracking and adherence
- Generate cost control and reporting templates for each project, continually monitoring the projects' performance throughout its duration and report status of ongoing contracts to senior managers and primary customer stakeholders
- Ensure that appropriate project risk assessments are in place, and maintain a risk register as required.
- Interface with interdepartmental stakeholders (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality) to successfully execute project requirements
- Provide detailed budget analysis and forecast reports associated with key customer accounts
- Develop and execute opportunity capture strategies and assist in building business/project opportunities
Ensure Client invoices are generated and submitted in a timely manner.
Ensure lessons learned on projects are captured and appropriate actions taken.
What you'll need
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a Project Manager Role, preferably 5 years plus
- Experience with shipboard handling systems including winches, A-frames, hydraulic and high power systems
- Experience in Naval or Offshore Oil and Gas industry would be considered an asset
- Technical background in a relevant discipline, with knowledge of Kraken products and services
Project Management Certification considered an asset
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to foster constructive and effective interactions
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated results leading activities in support of project management, supply chain management, contract management, ERP system reporting, contract management, operations experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Engineering or solid technical background preferred
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Kraken Robotic Systems Inc.
Kraken Robotic Systems Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design and development of advanced handling systems, sensors, software, subsea batteries, and underwater robotics for Unmanned Maritime Vehicles used in military and commercial applications. www.krakenrobotics.com
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This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with a great team, some very unique and interesting equipment and have fun while doing it!