Sustaining Project Manager

Project Manager 

ABOUT COOLIT SYSTEMS INC.  

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally.  

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention.  

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

Role:  

We are looking for a talented Sustaining Project Manager to join our team at CoolIT Systems in Calgary, AB. In this role you will report into the Product department and facilitate the execution of key internal and external sustaining projects. Projects may include the improved manufacturability of our more complex Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) and Passive Coolant Loops (PCLs), cost-down and second source suppliers, and achievement of high-volume manufacturing ramp. This is a great opportunity for highly skilled Manufacturing and Supply Chain Project Managers with experience in the Advanced Technology sector.

Responsibilities:  

• Development and maintenance project scope of work, prioritization, and resource planning.
• Management of deliverables for a cross-functional project team of mechanical, electrical, and software designers, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, supply chain, and production.
• Monitoring and control of risks, quality deliverables, and project Key Performance Indicators related to schedule, cost, resource, and quality targets.
• Lead and manage projects removing any roadblocks that get in the way of execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development and sustaining teams and ensure best practices are followed.
• Support company continuous improvement projects as needed.
• Measure and report project status using appropriate tools, techniques and metrics.
• Use appropriate change management processes to minimize and report changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Hold regular meetings to ensure team members communicate effectively and ensure that all risks are identified and managed in a timely fashion.
• Communicate project status to management and other stakeholders via presentations and project tracking tools.
• May require weekly calls with project teams in the APAC region. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

WHO YOU ARE:  

Basic Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects related to hardware and electromechanical designs  
• Some experience managing product development projects, with the majority of Project Management experience being in manufacturing and sustaining projects related to electromechanical designs.
• Proficiency in PLM, PM and ERP systems (especially Arena/SolidWorks Vault, ClickUp/MSProject, NetSuite/Oracle respectively).
• Experience managing continuous improvement projects in a Lean Manufacturing environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance or industry standards (ISO 9001). 
• Experience with GitHub and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) 
• PMP Certification 

Skills:  

• Strong Communication - Ability to clearly convey goals, timelines, and status updates to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.  
• Passionate about new technologies  
• A self-motivated individual with a thirst for knowledge that moves fast  
• Enjoys and contributes to a collaborative culture where nothing is impossible  
• Believes in being an ethical approach to conducting themselves professionally 

WHY COOLIT?  

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values.  

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do.  

Benefits: 

• Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season 
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day 
• Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment 
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus  
• Employee ownership program 

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.