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This Position reports to:
R&D Team LeadAs an R&D PMO Coordinator, you identify, implement and support R&D projects KPIs dashboards. You evaluate and plan project timelines and resource needs and capacity. You support and coach R&D project engineers to drive performance and deliver project targets.
This role is contributing to the Electrification, Installation Products of ABB Canada and is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
The work model is hybrid, with 2 days per week at the office.
Responsibilities
1- KPIs, Dashboards and Portfolio Management
- Implement and maintain the R&D project portfolio and associated KPIs
- Build and implement plans to analyse project and financial data aligned with business targets and strategy
- Create data-driven dashboards to support business strategy decision-making
- Lead meetings with R&D management to review capacity and resource allocation to enable decision-making
- Support the implementation and updating of the R&D project portfolio and related resource and budget plans
2- Project Coordination
- Coordinate and support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product improvement projects using technical knowledge, development methodologies, and project management expertise
- Support NPI projects for go-to-market using the Stage Gate process
- Support project engineers with insights and best practices in project management
- Contribute to the improvement of project management processes to increase team efficiency
- Ensure objectives, priorities, key decisions, and project status are effectively communicated to stakeholders
- Be accountable for team planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned projects
- Identify and manage project risks, as well as the actions required to minimise impacts on schedules to deliver projects on time
- Develop and maintain project management documentation (schedules, deliverables, risks, meeting agendas and minutes, action tracking) in collaboration with the various departments involved
- Facilitate and organise project follow-up meetings
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities with involved resources and act as a communication bridge between teams to ensure project efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements
- Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written). English is necessary to communicate with clients outside Quebec.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in engineering project management
- 5+ years of experience in engineering product development project management and PMO (Project Management Office).
- Experience managing and implementing performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and resource planning
- Experience with product development Stage-Gate processes
- PMP Project Management certification (an asset)
- Strong skills in data management and analysis (databases)
- Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI (an asset)
- Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment
- Proven communication skills and ability to facilitate meetings
- Ability to influence, manage, and mobilise stakeholders from diverse expertise areas, cultures, and geographical locations
- Fosters a positive team environment, technical excellence, and continuous attention to quality and built-in quality practices
- Demonstrates proactivity and autonomy
- Strong rigour and tolerance for ambiguity
This job posting is also available in French under the title "Chef portefeuille de projet R&D".
Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)
ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:
• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities
ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Skills Required
- Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent engineering project management experience
- 5+ years of experience in engineering product development project management and PMO
- Experience managing and implementing KPIs, dashboards, and resource planning
- Experience with product development Stage-Gate processes
- PMP Project Management certification
- Strong skills in data management and analysis (databases)
- Experience with Smartsheet and Power BI
- Experience in a Project Management Office (PMO) environment
- Proven communication skills and ability to facilitate meetings
- Ability to influence, manage, and mobilise stakeholders across disciplines and locations
- Proactivity, autonomy, strong rigour and tolerance for ambiguity
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
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