Project Manager, NPI & Sustaining

WHAT YOU’LL DO: The Sustaining Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects that improve manufacturability, cost efficiency, and scalability of CoolIT’s hardware products, including CDUs and PCLs. This role ensures on-time delivery of sustaining and continuous improvement initiatives by managing scope, risk, and performance across engineering, supply chain, and production functions.

Lead sustaining projects to improve manufacturability, cost, and scalability of CDUs and PCLs.  Use ClickUp to manage scope, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables.  Coordinate cross-functional teams to remove execution roadblocks and ensure milestone alignment.  Use Arena to manage engineering changes and support design change control.  Use NetSuite and Factory Logix tools to track and report project performance.  Communicate status to stakeholders, including KPIs for cost, schedule, and quality.  Support global coordination with APAC teams.

Basic Qualifications:      5+ years of project management experience in hardware, manufacturing, or supply chain  Engineering or technical diploma or bachelor's degree  Proficient in project planning and execution using tools such as ClickUp and Arena  Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills  Knowledge of cross-functional workflows in manufacturing environments  Preferred Qualifications:     PMP certification or equivalent project management training  Experience managing sustaining or continuous improvement projects in a Lean manufacturing environment  Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite and MES tools like Factory Logix  Experience working with electromechanical designs and cross-regional teams  Exposure to high-volume production ramp planning and supplier coordination  Skills:      Project Execution  – Drives on-time, on-scope, on-budget delivery  Schedule & Risk Management  – Identifies and mitigates delays or blockers proactively  Cross-Functional Leadership  – Aligns engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams  Tool Proficiency  – Skilled in ClickUp, Arena, NetSuite, and MES platforms  Process Adherence  – Manages change control and quality through documented workflows  Communication  – Provides clear updates, escalates issues early, and drives accountability  Problem Solving  – Navigates complexity with practical solutions and team collaboration   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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:  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. Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals.  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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:  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