Project Manager

Kontron Europe; Blainville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontron Canada is seeking a Project Manager with innovative ideas to lead embedded technology projects. The role involves managing design teams, driving project deliverables, and enhancing project management methodologies, all while working in sectors like Avionics and Telecommunications. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and experience managing complex, multimillion-dollar projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous vacation policy

Comprehensive insurance, including telemedicine

Company-contributed RRSP plan

Work-life balance options

Professional development training

Career growth opportunities

Dedicated days for innovation projects

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of avionics standards like RTCA/DO-160G is a plus.
• Professional, collaborative mindset with ownership approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage activities and deliverables with your team.
• Drive technical feasibility and project schedules.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Team Building

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Kontron Canada is seeking a passionate Project Manager with innovative ideas and a pioneering spirit to shape the future of embedded technology.

Kontron is a global leader in aircraft Connectivity & In-Flight Entertainment systems, including satellite modem managers, flight media servers, cabin wireless access points, and business jet servers.

Our culture values intellectual curiosity, innovation, and practical effort, pushing you to implement seemingly impossible solutions.

You will join a talented and motivated team, managing designers delivering cutting-edge solutions across markets such as Avionics, Telecommunications (Data Center, Edge, 5G), Industrial (HMI, rugged box PC), Transport (autonomous vehicles, liquid cooled systems), and Medical.

If you are passionate about technology, innovation, teamwork, development, and project management best practices, this role is ideal for you.

For a glimpse into our work environment, watch this video in French: https://youtu.be/YQQIQ_8R_yo

Challenges Ahead

1. Plan, organize, and manage activities and deliverables with your team following the PDP (Product Development Process) to release new products on time, within budget, and scope.
2. Drive technical feasibility, including project schedules, development costs, and product costs for business cases and approvals.
3. Develop and improve project management methodologies.
4. Manage project risks through assessment and mitigation activities.
5. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including clients.
6. Track and report key performance indicators and project dashboards.
7. Coordinate new R&D projects in collaboration with Program Managers and the Product Management team during RFQ processes.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong management, organizational, leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Professional, collaborative, and ownership-driven mindset.
• Passion for embedded product development, system integration, and innovation.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects.
• Ability to accurately estimate and respect delivery timelines.
• Creative, resourceful, proactive, adaptable, and positive change agent.
• Knowledge of avionics standards like RTCA/DO-160G, aircraft certifications (STCs), ARINC standards, and experience with FAA/EASA/CAAC regulations is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams, Agile methodologies, customer requirements, KPIs, subcontractor management, and system/software integration.
• PMP certification and familiarity with avionics norms like DO-160G, Qualification Testing, and working with industry standards such as ARINC.
• Languages: English and French (functional proficiency required).

Work Environment Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous vacation policy.
• Comprehensive insurance, including telemedicine.
• Company-contributed RRSP plan.
• Work-life balance, including options for remote work.
• Social and sports activities, including volleyball and soccer facilities.
• Professional development training.
• Career growth opportunities across various sectors.
• Dedicated days for innovation projects.
• Modern facilities with advanced equipment.
• And more...

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