Project Manager, Autonomous Solutions

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

Among the many benefits we offer: a flexible work schedule with teleworking (3 days on-site), private medical services, a complete range of employee benefits, a cafeteria service, an entertainment and workout room, free parking and an environment surrounded by greenery**. Start your career with us by being recognized for your past work years and encouraged toward the development of your future skills!

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking complex technological projects integrating military autonomous vehicles. To various types of operational loads, including weapon systems and surveillance systems.

You will ensure the management of resources, schedules, budgets, and communications with internal and external stakeholders. You will evolve in a multidisciplinary environment, in collaboration with engineering, production, and support teams. You will also be called upon to manage proposals for potential clients and will interact with our business development department for needs analysis.

Here will be your main responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise all activities related to project execution.
• Ensure compliance with 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, primary suppliers, and partners.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation plans, and ensure follow-up on corrective actions.
• Participate in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Ensure direct management of 1 to 2 people as well as coordination with resources in a matrix mode.

The qualifications we are looking for:

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

Assets

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

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

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

** Certain conditions vary depending on the status of the position.