Our mission has started. Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory in St. Thomas will carry out all battery activities – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European and North American gigafactories. Headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, we are experiencing the transformation of mobility up close. Our goal is to contribute a positive impact to our global society, the environment and the economy. To reach these goals we need your POWER!

The Project Management Director will Lead and oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of a €4.8 billion international factory project, driving strategic alignment and operational excellence. This senior leadership role ensures the successful rollout of a state-of-the-art, high-capacity production facility while balancing corporate objectives, local requirements, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in managing large-scale industrial projects, a strategic mindset, and the ability to foster collaboration across global teams. This is a high-impact position requiring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure the project aligns with corporate goals and meets the expectations of internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and industry partners.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering results on a global scale, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious projects in the battery manufacturing sector.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision for the international rollout of the factory project, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market needs.
• Define and drive strategic initiatives to facilitate seamless factory start-up and full operational capability.
• Build, inspire, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project organization spanning global and local teams.

Project Oversight & Governance:

• Assume ultimate accountability for the project's scope, schedule, budget, and quality, ensuring delivery within defined parameters.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, including executive reporting, steering committee presentations, and strategic decision-making forums.
• Establish and manage project governance structures to oversee risk, compliance, and project performance metrics.

Stakeholder & External Relations:

• Represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and collaborations with government entities, regulatory authorities, and indigenous communities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external partners, fostering robust relationships to ensure project success.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee resource allocation, target setting, and financial management, ensuring adherence to target costing and project milestones.
• Champion the implementation of advanced project management methodologies, including risk and change management, to navigate complexities effectively.
• Drive alignment across internal functions and external expert teams, including construction, manufacturing, quality, and process engineering.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Recruit, structure, and develop a diverse, global project team, ensuring integration of technical, operational, and strategic capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative culture through mentorship, conflict resolution, and leadership in a matrixed environment.
• Promote a results-driven mindset while maintaining alignment with corporate values and standards.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure adherence to all legal, safety, and environmental regulations across project phases.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and innovations in project delivery.
• Drive the rollout of a high-capacity, standard cell factory (up to 90GWh annual capacity), meeting aggressive delivery timelines and quality expectations.

• Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
• Opportunities for development.
• Relocation Support.
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
• Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.

• This position is in-person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas ON.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

PowerCo Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs whether it be as an applicant or an employee. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate and reasonable accommodation.