Project Management Special Projects - Business Excellence

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POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.

The Special Projects Manager - Business Excellence drives organizational excellence through the planning, management, and execution of strategic improvement initiatives. The role leads the development, integration, and continuous improvement of business, quality, and HS&E management systems that align with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.

• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects focused on advancing business excellence, process efficiency, and compliance.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and continual improvement of the company's integrated Quality and HS&E Management Systems.
• Ensure alignment of business processes with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain business excellence frameworks, policies, and SOPs to support operational consistency and performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external audits, ensuring effective close-out of findings and continual system improvement.
• Champion performance measurement through monitoring and analysis of key quality, safety, and environmental indicators.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to drive organizational learning and sustainable improvement.
• Provide leadership on ISO compliance, risk management, and process optimization initiatives.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to strengthen quality, HS&E, and business excellence competencies across teams.
• Partner with functional leaders to embed business excellence principles into all strategic and operational activities.
• Promote a culture of excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility across the organization.

• Strong understanding of business excellence frameworks and ISO-based management systems.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and integrated management system implementation.
• Expertise in quality and HS&E tools such as CAPA, risk assessment, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance data and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and management system software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and build engagement across diverse teams.

• Strategic thinker with a results-driven and solution-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Committed to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and dedicated to continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management, business excellence, or HS&E leadership roles.
• Certification as an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor required; ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 certification preferred.
• Additional qualifications in Lean Six Sigma or ASQ certifications are advantageous.