Project Manager, Autonomous Solutions

Description

Rheinmetall Canada is proud to be part of the German Rheinmetall group, one of the largest European suppliers of systems and equipment for defense and security. We provide innovative solutions for vehicle systems and electronic systems.

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with telework (3 days in person), private medical services, a comprehensive benefits package, a cafeteria, an entertainment and fitness room, free parking, and a green surroundings environment**. Start your career with us being recognized for your prior work experience and encouraged to develop your future skills!

As a project manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring complex technological projects integrating military autonomous vehicles, with various types of operational payloads including weapon systems and surveillance systems.

You will manage resources, schedules, budgets, and communications with internal and external stakeholders. You will operate in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with engineering, production, and support teams. You will also be called upon to manage proposals for potential clients and interact with our business development department to capture requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise all activities related to project execution.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, normative, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, production, quality, testing, etc.).
• Manage communications with clients, main suppliers, and partners.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation plans, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Participate in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Directly manage 1 to 2 people and coordinate with matrixed resources.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in technical project management.
• Good knowledge of development processes for complex systems (hardware, software, integration).
• Excellent communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.
• Availability for international travel and participation in field trials.
• Ability to obtain a NATO Secret level security clearance.

Assets

• Experience in defense or autonomous systems.
• Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.) and methodologies (PMBOK, Agile, etc.).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Rheinmetall Canada subscribes to the principle of employment equity.

*Rheinmetall Canada's clients and partners are mainly outside Québec, as is its subsidiary Rheinmetall Provectus, which is based in Ontario.

** Some conditions vary depending on the position's status.