Who is Shape?

SHAPE is a strategic combination of companies including Shape Process Automation - Tech-Con; Flow International, KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, AquaDyne, Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Aquarese, TOPS Waterjet; and Shape Mined Material.  Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning, and surface preparation.

We work together to develop intellectual properties that drive progress and raise the bar in service excellence, we set the standard for integrity, professionalism, and inclusiveness to meet the challenges of rapidly evolving industries. Tomorrow’s customers will require more innovative solutions, we continue to push the envelope in developing the advanced technologies and digital tools to solve manufacturing challenges at the pace and scale of the markets we serve.

 Who are we looking for?

As SHAPE continues to develop into exciting new markets, we welcome like-minded professionals who share our excitement and optimism for the future. Operating across multiple disciplines, we have ample opportunity for you to grow your career in our organization.

SHAPE believes their success lies in the talented people that work in their organization! Our philosophy is of community and a place where people can belong, thrive and succeed! We pride ourselves on being cultural champions of our brand and values.

What sets Shape apart from other companies?

SHAPE is invested in providing constant learning and development opportunities and offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits packages. We are a multinational, highly technical and innovative company that provides global career opportunities.  We seek creative ways to continuously improve. Collaboration and teamwork defines the way we work. We are always looking for team members that want to be ahead of the curve, using latest technologies to apply in every way we do business. Our employees are dynamic, highly talented and enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment.

We encourage you to look into employment opportunities at Shape Technologies Group.  Let’s

Job purpose

The Project Manager is an integral member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, responsible for project execution success. As a Project Manager, you will provide leadership in the successful delivery of Shape Process Automation projects that operate under the PMO, ensuring strong project communication, integration, meeting project scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives throughout the project life cycle with the direction and supervision of the PMO manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Initiates and integrates project across all functional groups including Customer’s team.
• Identifies key project stakeholders and manages project stakeholder’s expectations within the project business case constrains.
• Establishes communication channels and distributes key project information to provide a communication bridge between the project team and the Customer.
• Collects project requirements, develops scope definition and establishes high level project goals and objectives for the project team in alignment with project contract documents and the Customer.
• Develops project cost and schedule baseline ensuring commitments from functional groups.
• Tracks and manages project critical path activities and deliverables.
• Provides project leadership and manages project execution.
• Ensure project quality objectives are met by developing quality plan and performing quality checks (e.g. specification approvals, Factory & Site acceptance equipment tests).
• Reports project progress to Senior Management.
• Monitors project risk and recommends mitigation strategies. Undertakes initiatives to exploit opportunities to increase project value to the company and the Customer.

• Monitors and manages project changes and where appropriate issues Change Notices for Customer Approval.
• Approves project invoicing according to the milestone payment schedule and work completed.
• Monitors project cash flow and spending and reports detailed status regularly

• Collaborates with Functional Managers to meet project resource requirements while ensuring optimum resource allocation across multiple PMO projects is achieved.
• Performs project close out according to the contractual acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• Excellent and experienced communicator at all levels of organization
• Well organized with positive approach to Company’s standards and departmental policies
• Excellent documentation maintenance skills
• Relentless drive for continuous improvement and cost savings
• Hand-on approach to problem solving with find the root cause and “dig deep” analysis attitude
• Practices rigorous objectivity & cultivates balanced optimism
• Knowledge seeker and unbiased facts source with coaching skills
• Strong user of MS Excel
• Good, working knowledge of MS Project
• Good grasp of ERP and Purchasing systems

Education/Experience:

• Technical College or University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator Role coupled with some experience managing projects.
• Training in Project Management a strong asset and working towards PMP is preferred

Interpersonal:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as a team
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate across internal departmental disciplines
• Detail oriented

Qualifications

• Excellent and experienced communicator at all levels of organization
• Well organized with positive approach to Company’s standards and departmental policies
• Excellent documentation maintenance skills
• Relentless drive for continuous improvement and cost savings
• Hand-on approach to problem solving with find the root cause and “dig deep” analysis attitude
• Practices rigorous objectivity & cultivates balanced optimism
• Knowledge seeker and unbiased facts source with coaching skills
• Strong user of MS Excel
• Good, working knowledge of MS Project
• Good grasp of ERP and Purchasing systems

Education/Experience:

• Technical College or University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Project Coordinator Role coupled with some experience managing projects.
• Training in Project Management a strong asset and working towards PMP is preferred

Interpersonal:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as a team
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate across internal departmental disciplines
• Detail oriented

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.