Project Manager, Fuels and Appliances

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BUILDING A WORLD CLASS TEAM STARTS WITH YOU

At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We're looking for people like you to help make it happen.

Job Summary:

CSA Group has an immediate opportunity for a Project Manager, Fuels and Appliances. The successful candidate could be based in Toronto, ON or Cleveland, OH.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you will interact with industry experts, manufacturers, academia, researchers, scientists, and government to develop leading edge standards’ solutions, facilitate technical discussions and promote consensus amongst these leaders. CSA Group standards are developed by volunteer members through an accredited process and are used by a broad base of stakeholders to help enhance safety and sustainability for people and business.

The Fuels and Appliances team manages a diverse portfolio of standards and guidelines that relate to the safety, performance, and installation of fueled (gaseous, liquid, and solid) equipment and systems in Canada and the United States, with a key trend on supporting decarbonization efforts focusing on energy efficiency, bioenergy, and hydrogen blends.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all aspects of assigned projects within the program area primarily involving the management of multiple Canadian, US, and international standards development committees.
• Establishing timelines for project activities, determining project resource requirements (e.g. funding, personnel support), and assembling overall project schedules.
• Utilizing strong business acumen and planning skills to determine and manage the resources (time, budget, quality, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships (with academia, regulators, industry etc.).
• Promoting and improving committee efficiency, evaluating member performance and taking action as required.
• The management of standards development activities in existing areas, as well as conducting business development initiatives to expand the portfolio into new areas of the Program.
• Consulting with clients and other areas of CSA Group’s business to support development of standards and impact of standards.
• Liaising with clients, management, Legal and Finance to compose proposals, contracts, and financial analysis for new projects.
  

This dynamic role requires a sound understanding of the various processes and procedures of CSA Group, many of which are mandated under the accreditation by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A key element of the Project Manager role is to ensure that these processes and procedures are adhered to, and that project timelines are achieved within the defined budget. The role emphasizes management, leadership and soft skills; however, requires the ability to speak to complex subjects as a credible professional.

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field, such as engineering, science, or project management, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• An advanced degree would be an asset.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or equivalent designation would be an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, with 3-5 years of experience in Standards Development or Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the fuels and appliances industry would be an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant standards industry, regulatory environment, government policy, industry landscape, and funding programs/models would be an asset.
• Experience working with volunteers and/or multi-stakeholder groups would be an asset; and
• Experience in writing and presenting business plans and project proposals.

Skills:

• Excellent Project Management, organizational and planning skills.
• Strong ability to network, manage relationships at all levels, identify opportunities, and win new business.
• Ability to successfully negotiate with stakeholders in challenging and demanding situations.
• Creative, participative and flexible approach to managing work assignments.
• Strong leadership, decision making and negotiation skills.
• High degree of self-motivation, resilience, adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, presentation software, project planning software, spreadsheet etc.).
• Highly developed oral, facilitation and communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) would be an asset.

Travel:

Some travel will be required.

Applicants with proficiency in French will be given special consideration.

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CSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any grounds stipulated by applicable laws. We are an organization where opportunities are based on skills and abilities, and differences are respected and valued. Please contact us at human.resources@csagroup.org if you require accommodation in the interview process.