ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Ariston Group is a global leader in sustainable thermal comfort that offers a unique, extensive range of solutions for climate comfort, water heating and air handling, as well as components and burners. Listed on Euronext Milan since November 2021, in 2024 the group reported over 2.6-billion-euro revenues, with over 10,000 employees, direct presence in 40 countries in 5 continents, 28 production sites and 28 research and development centers. The group demonstrates its commitment to sustainability through the development of renewable and high efficiency solutions, such as heat pumps, water heating heat pumps, hybrids, domestic ventilation, air handling and solar thermal systems. The group also stands out for its continuous investment in technological innovation, digitalization, and advanced connectivity solutions. The group operates under global strategic brands Ariston, Elco and Wolf, and brands such as Calorex, NTI, HTP, Atag, Brink, Chromagen, Racold, as well as Thermowatt and Ecoflam in the components and burners business.
 

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for a driven and technically strong Engineering Project Manager to join our Engineering team in Saint John, New Brunswick. In this role, you will report directly to the R&D Manager and play a critical part in delivering innovative product development projects that meet our high standards for quality, performance, and efficiency.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy leading cross-functional projects from concept to launch, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

YOUR IMPACT
As an Engineering Project Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end product development projects while also contributing technically to product design. Your leadership will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of product development projects, from concept through final validation and launch.
• Coordinate and align internal teams and external partners/suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Apply best practices in project management methodology, defining readiness criteria and tracking KPIs aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor project performance, including timelines, costs, risks, and change requests, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Take technical ownership of product development, including design oversight and validation requirements.
• Collaborate with finance to prepare and structure project business plans.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management processes within the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Thermodynamics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in product development and design engineering.
• Previous experience in project management, ideally within international or leading organizations, is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of design engineering principles and project management processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Results-driven with strong problem-solving abilities
• Highly organized and structured, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a cross-functional and collaborative environment
• Fluent in English

Equal opportunity, pay transparency & fairness: At Ariston Group, we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people. We strive to provide a work environment that is accessible, welcoming and inclusive, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements. In line with this commitment, we promote fair, transparent, and equitable reward practices.

The compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and the scope of the role, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria. We believe that transparency and fairness are essential to building trust, fostering inclusion, and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. As a reference, for such position we offer a salary ranging between $79,000 CAD and $116,000 CAD. You will also be part of the Ariston Group short-term incentive program. 

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people, by offering a work environment accessible, welcoming and inclusive in compliance with legal obligations.