JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Summary
Bright Minds. Bold Mission. Clean Future.
At Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., we’re
more than a global leader in utility-scale solar and battery storage—we’re not
just building utility-scale solar and battery storage projects—we’re shaping the
future of energy. Our impact spans six continents and over 25 global offices,
from initial design to decades of efficient, reliable performance in the field.
Our true strength? The people who bring our projects to life and keep them
running.
We’re a team of hands-on problem solvers who move with urgency, take pride in
quality, and never shy away from a challenge. This isn’t the kind of place where
work coasts on autopilot. We expect focus, accountability, and
follow-through—from everyone.
We value:
- Ownership, Accountability and Initiative – Those who see a challenge and take
action, from early-stage design through ongoing operations and maintenance.
- Critical Thinking and Decisiveness – Problem solvers who trust their
judgement at every stage, from construction to long-term asset management.
- Purpose-Driven Excellence – People driven by purpose, not just process, who
understand the lasting impact of their work.
What you can expect:
Here, you’ll grow by doing. We invest in our people with real stretch
opportunities, ongoing development, and the chance to build expertise in one of
the world’s most critical industries. And while the pace is fast and the
expectations are high, so is the opportunity.
Our values aren’t just posters on the wall. Trust, Accountability, Teamwork,
Excellence, Inclusiveness, and Humbleness guide how we work, grow, and
deliver—together.
So, if you’re looking for comfort, cruise control, or a place to hide—we’re not
for you.
But if you’re hungry to make a difference, ready to get your hands dirty, and
want to be part of something meaningful—then we’d love to meet you. Join us.
Build what matters.
Position Title: Technical Project Manager
Department:Information Technology
Reports To:Sr. Manager, Software Development (dotted line to Head of PMO)
Location:Guelph, ON (Hybrid)
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Technical Project Manager to
join our team and manage the development of Energy Management System (EMS)
projects for utility grade systems. The successful candidate will be responsible
for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines
and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the
efforts of team members, stakeholders, and third-party contractors or
consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The ideal candidate will have
a strong background in project/program management, product ownership, a passion
for sustainable energy and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic
startup like environment.
The Technical Project Manager will play a pivotal role in defining the project's
objectives, tracking of milestones, escalations, and oversee quality
control/deliverables throughout its life cycle from concept to deployment. With
execution team members, leaders and architect, external vendors, customer, you
will co-ordinate leading software and hardware projects for product used for
energy solution digitalization, system performance analytics and grid energy
management systems.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and Management:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
in a timely and clear fashion.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
- Prepare, negotiate and manage design engineering contracts.
- Schedules due dates for drawings, specifications, software, technical
manuals, and other documents required to complete technical proposals and
commercialization.
- Direct and support the Engineer in leading the engineering activities
Resource Co-ordination and Management:
- Estimate the resources (tools, licenses) and participants needed to achieve
project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes
where necessary.
- Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition
of required personnel from within the company.
- Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and
make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.
- Support cultivating a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous
learning.
Project Execution and Control:
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
- Develop and deliver progress reports (e.g. bi-weekly, monthly), proposals,
requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and
devise contingency plans.
- Define project success criteria
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other
stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Direct and support leadership in coordinating day-to-day project management
activities.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Project Reporting:
- Reports project status and performance data as required to management,
project sponsors and other stakeholders.
- Promote transparent communication and use of company project management
platform and tools.
- Collaborate with execution team leadership to implement state-of-the-art
project management tools.
- Monitors the status of the project to ensure documentation is submitted
according to schedule.
- Reviews and verifies project documents for completeness, format, and
compliance with contract requirements.
Other Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of their work and contribute to the overall success of the
organization.
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies.
- Conduct other duties as required.
Requirements and Key Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in managing complex projects in hardware,
embedded software and cloud domain, with preference for experience in utility
scale renewable projects.
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Strong negotiation, facilitation, risk management and consensus building
skills.
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Knowledge of Energy Storage systems or similar applications is preferred.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact
professionally and influence positively a diverse group of executives,
managers, and subject matter experts.
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Proven ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and execute in a
fast-paced and dynamic environment with a strong ownership mentality.
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Expert knowledge of creating business requirements, work plans, project
schedules and associated project artifacts.
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Professional-level capabilities with project management tools (e.g., MS 365
and Microsoft Project).
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Ability to function successfully both independently and within a team.
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Work will be performed in a standard office environment, in front of a
computer monitor.
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Knowledge of control system design, modeling, and simulation engineering is a
plus.
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Able to work independently on assigned tasks and escalate to surface
roadblocks and risk mitigation.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical
concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Passion for clean technology innovation and building systems from scratch.
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Having domain experience with battery energy or similar storage systems is a
plus
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Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
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Experience with model-based design and simulation tools (e.g., Simulink).
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Knowledge of safety-critical systems and standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC
61508).
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Experience in the automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation industries
Recurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants
are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
