Hybrid Technical Project Manager — AI & Defence

Terra Sense Analytics Ltd; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid vacation

Training and development allowance

Employee Stock Option Plan

Flexible paid vacation (6 weeks total)

Job summary

Terra Sense Analytics Ltd is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex projects within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall framework. The role requires ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with strict Canadian defence security protocols and mentoring cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in project management, a related degree, and familiarity with Jira/Confluence, CGP, CSP, and software development life cycle. This is a hybrid role with preferred Calgary-based candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive project management experience, preferably in defence, aerospace, or tech.
• Degree or diploma in computer science, technology, data science, or similar.
• CAPM or PMP certification is an asset; CSM or Agile certification is an asset.
• Proficient in Jira & Confluence, MS Project or Smartsheet.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and critical-thinking skills; able to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of technical initiatives for assigned projects.
• Create and maintain project artifacts (charters, risk registers, schedules, WBS).
• Develop and monitor timelines with stakeholders and resources.
• Work within Agile backlogs in Jira or equivalent.
• Mentor junior team members and guide robust, scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with CGP and CSP and maintain audit-ready governance records.
• Act as primary client contact and manage relationships with vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Agile

Project management

Education

CS/Tech/Data science degree or diploma

CAPM/PMP or CS M certification asset

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Terra Sense Analytics Ltd is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex projects within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall framework. The role requires ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with strict Canadian defence security protocols and mentoring cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in project management, a related degree, and familiarity with Jira/Confluence, CGP, CSP, and software development life cycle. This is a hybrid role with preferred Calgary-based candidates.