TED VASILOPOULOS, PMP, M.A.Sc.
Bradford,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Development Manager
Powersmiths International Corp.
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Lead strategic development and UL certification of enterprise Transformer and Power Distribution Units. Mobilized cross-functional teams across France, Italy, and Canada to deliver state-of-the-art test facilities, resulted in R&D acceleration in validation cycles and enhanced product reliability metrics.
- Oversaw the modernization of manufacturing operations through end-of-line automation initiatives, achieved reduction in testing time, quantitative improvements (i.e. vision systems and AI devices) and provided close to 99% coverage elevating quality assurance standards.
- Executed a comprehensive redesign of the static transfer switch platform, optimized production efficiency and reduced floor space requirements by 25%. Directly supported rapid scaling of manufacturing capabilities.
- Directed a portfolio of 10 concurrent projects with a dedicated team of 30+ engineers and maintained 95% on-time delivery rates while exceeding quality benchmarks.
- Successfully lead power electronics and transformer initiatives with $10M combined budget.
- Delivered innovative solutions that have secured major data center contracts and established new industry standards for power efficiency and reliability.
Program Manager
Mobile Climate Control (MCC)
11.2019 - 04.2025
- MCC engineers, designs, and produces all HVAC units, defrosters, heaters products for large/small bus, military, off road, commercial vehicle businesses
- Lead large bus accounts (Nova/Prevost & New Flyer/MCI) and Offroad vehicle accounts (Bobcat, General Dynamic Line Systems-Military Oshkosh Defense & Textron, Pierce Fire Truck) for all North American Applications.
- Managed the overall program and project activity directly with key customers, which require supervision and leadership of a team.
- Provided side technical support on a short notice to support and where I assess, support customer product requirements on an ongoing basis
- Evaluated customer requirements and coordinate product proposal ideas and concepts.
- Organized activities for the development, implementation, and maintenance of all ongoing projects.
- Provided leadership and management to keep project on track from pre-bid to closure.
- Initiated programs for all pre-bid projects to ensure engineering costs and concept proposals are within estimated budget.
- Ensured project plan dates are supported by resource managers to support key milestone delivery dates.
- Identified project risks and follow up to ensure risk mitigation plan is in place
- Lead meetings internally and externally as needed for successful support
- Provided overall general support to customer requests
- Followed compliance to all Process & Quality Control such as APQP, PPAP, and ISO/TS standards
- Coordinated efforts with customers for vehicle validation testing in our facility testing chamber
- Supported customer reporting and coordinate with internal resources to execute accordingly.
Senior Project Manager
Kone Inc
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked out of KONE's branch. KONE manufactured, installed, and commissioned elevators in new construction and existing/modernization from commercial, residential to industrial buildings.
- Project Managed 70 projects with a grand total revenue of $32M. The locations of these projects were in a span distance of 50 km radius in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with suppliers, clients and team coordinators from project start-ups, progress meetings to closing meetings.
- Managed a portfolio with $30M in contracts. The life cycle of these projects were anywhere from 3-5 yrs and they ranged from 10-40 elevators.
- Accountable for variation, scope management and claims. Created a project plan responsible for the project’s financial result and triggered invoices and collection processes on time.
- Applied administrative activities of the project including project reports. Controlled the material and inventory and took care of the field claim analyses
- Implemented change management skills within the organization
- Worked closely with the PMO team in the US
- Responsible for stakeholder satisfaction while managing their expectations
- Reported cost plan (estimate to completion, estimate at completion), closeout and revenue acknowledgment to all internal stakeholders
- Contract reviews and contract bid documents
- Reviewed the lien act for every project with the release of retention
- Implemented a working knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies
- Performed subcontractor qualification, evaluation and selection
- Negotiated sub-contractor scope, schedule, terms/rates, and change directives
- Tracked Risk & Opportunities and implemented a cost/benefit analysis to control costs
- Tracked and monitored scope, schedule, and budget for each project
- Financial results while at KONE:
- 1. 2017 - ranked 1st in Canada, as a PM to achieve the highest amount in change directives/orders ($1.1M in revenue with a margin of $325K).
- 2. 2018 - the only PM in the district (across Ontario) to meet project closure with a revenue of $3.4M in my portfolio. Recognized revenue higher than the plan margin.
- 3. 2019 - began the year closing projects below pre-to-post margin (- 3%) and ended by Q3 results, with 1 month remaining in the forecast pre-to-post neutral margin (0% at target).
- 4. While driven by financial results, my goals and targets were to build relationships and win with tier 1 and 2 customers.
Project Manager
Kone Inc
06.2015 - 04.2019
- Worked out of KONE's branch. KONE manufactured, installed, and commissioned elevators in new construction and existing/modernization from commercial, residential to industrial buildings.
- Project Managed 70 projects with a grand total revenue of $32M. The locations of these projects were in a span distance of 50 km radius in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Coordinated weekly meetings with suppliers, clients and team coordinators from project start-ups, progress meetings to closing meetings.
- Managed a portfolio with $30M in contracts. The life cycle of these projects were anywhere from 3-5 yrs and they ranged from 10-40 elevators.
- Accountable for variation, scope management and claims. Created a project plan responsible for the project’s financial result and triggered invoices and collection processes on time.
- Applied administrative activities of the project including project reports. Controlled the material and inventory and took care of the field claim analyses
- Implemented change management skills within the organization
- Worked closely with the PMO team in the US
- Responsible for stakeholder satisfaction while managing their expectations
- Reported cost plan (estimate to completion, estimate at completion), closeout and revenue acknowledgment to all internal stakeholders
- Contract reviews and contract bid documents
- Reviewed the lien act for every project with the release of retention
- Implemented a working knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies
- Performed subcontractor qualification, evaluation and selection
- Negotiated sub-contractor scope, schedule, terms/rates, and change directives
- Tracked Risk & Opportunities and implemented a cost/benefit analysis to control costs
- Tracked and monitored scope, schedule, and budget for each project
- Financial results while at KONE:
- 1. 2017 - ranked 1st in Canada, as a PM to achieve the highest amount in change directives/orders ($1.1M in revenue with a margin of $325K).
- 2. 2018 - the only PM in the district (across Ontario) to meet project closure with a revenue of $3.4M in my portfolio. Recognized revenue higher than the plan margin.
- 3. 2019 - began the year closing projects below pre-to-post margin (- 3%) and ended by Q3 results, with 1 month remaining in the forecast pre-to-post neutral margin (0% at target).
- 4. While driven by financial results, my goals and targets were to build relationships and win with tier 1 and 2 customers.
Education
MASc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
04-2012
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
McMaster University
08-2009
Dipl T. - Electronics Engineering Technology
Seneca College
04-2004
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Power BI and MS-Project Server
- Effective communication skills
- Expertise in contract negotiation
- Strong analytical skills
- Detail-oriented task management
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 30+ engineers in the development of high profile government funded projects.
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Full Professional
Certification
- Microsoft Managing Programs and Projects with Project Server - Issued May 2025
- Microsoft Power BI Training & Projects
- Manufacturers’ Leadership Development Program – Ontario
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters - Issued Dec 2024
- Adobe Workfront Certification - Issued 2020
- Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Program Management Certified Implementation Specialist - Issued March 2019
Timeline
Project Development Manager
Powersmiths International Corp.
04.2025 - 09.2025
Program Manager
Mobile Climate Control (MCC)
11.2019 - 04.2025
Senior Project Manager
Kone Inc
05.2019 - 08.2019
Project Manager
Kone Inc
06.2015 - 04.2019
MASc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Waterloo
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
McMaster University
Dipl T. - Electronics Engineering Technology
Seneca College
CERTIFICATES & PUBLICATIONS
1. Vasilopoulos T., Erkorkmaz K., Ismail F., Pilliar R.M., 2013, “Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of Machining Polymer Infiltrated Calcium Polyphosphate”, International Journal of Automation Technology, Vol.7, No.1, pp. 52-70.
2. PMP credential - PMP # 2750452 - Project Management Institute - Issued February 2020 - February 2026 (for renewal)