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Product Manager - Fuel Handling & Spare Parts

AtkinsRéalis
Mississauga, CAN
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
1 weeks ago
Obsolescence ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSupplier QualificationProduct Lifecycle ManagementCANDU SystemsNuclear Quality Standards
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Overview

  • CANDU Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Product Manager to lead lifecycle management, obsolescence strategy, and global supply chain development for Fuel Handling systems and CANDU spare parts.
  • This role is critical to ensuring the long term sustainability of the global CANDU fleet, advancing OEM fueling machine capability, and strengthening supplier partnerships globally.

Your role

  • Develop and implement an enterprise wide obsolescence management framework, collaborating with Procurement, Engineering, QA/PQA, and Manufacturing.
  • Act as the primary customer interface for obsolescence related matters, ensuring proactive communication and lifecycle support.
  • Identify and onboard global suppliers to mitigate sole source risks and strengthen supply resilience.
  • Lead cross functional coordination to identify and qualify new suppliers, particularly for fueling machine components.
  • Partner with Procurement to build a robust, nuclear grade supply chain for CANDU spare parts and fueling machines.
  • Establish and lead a multidisciplinary team supporting fueling machine production, testing, and qualification (including test rigs).
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Market/Business Development (MBD) to develop global supply chain systems and strategic partnerships.
  • Build and scale fuel handling engineering capability, defining required skillsets and supporting recruitment.
  • Develop business cases for OEM fueling machine production, including financial, technical, and strategic analysis.
  • Develop business cases for obsolete parts requiring internal investment (redesign, requalification, or in house production).

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

  • Translates long term business strategy into actionable product and supply chain initiatives.
  • Develops robust business cases supporting capital investment and capability growth.
  • Balances technical, commercial, and risk considerations in decision making.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Leads cross functional, matrixed teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing.
  • Builds alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners.

Customer Focus

  • Builds trusted relationships with CANDU utilities and key clients.
  • Ensures customer needs are embedded in product and lifecycle strategies.

Supply Chain & Technical Expertise

  • Demonstrates strong understanding of nuclear supply chain requirements and supplier qualification processes.
  • Leads supplier diversification and qualification initiatives.

Results Orientation

  • Delivers complex, high impact initiatives across multiple workstreams.
  • Ensures execution against strategic objectives and timelines.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Drives innovation in supply chain models, product lifecycle management, and OEM capability development.

Role Scope & Impact

  • Enterprise level impact across CANDU product lifecycle and supply chain.
  • Direct influence on fueling machine OEM strategy and investment decisions.
  • Leadership of multi disciplinary, cross functional teams.
  • Regular interaction with senior leadership and global customers.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline (Master's/MBA preferred).
  • 8–12+ years of relevant experience in nuclear, energy, or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Experience in product management, supply chain, or engineering leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of obsolescence management, supplier qualification, and lifecycle support.
  • Familiarity with CANDU systems and nuclear quality standards (CSA N299, NQA 1) is an asset.

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