Project Manager

NovAtel Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon's Aerospace & Defence division is seeking a Project Manager to join our Calgary, Alberta-based engineering and manufacturing team. You will lead detailed planning and execution of complex technology projects, guiding schedules, scope, cost, and quality while collaborating with engineers and designers to deliver premier products.

Ideal candidates have a strong PM foundation, 5+ years in product development and project management, and readiness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or Computer Science.
• PMP or equivalent designation or relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
• 5 years' minimum combined product development and project management experience.
• Experience working in a product development environment and cross-functional, cross-site teams.
• Willingness to travel internationally with a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate alignment between stakeholders across multiple business groups.
• Lead project scheduling, scope, cost and quality to deliver products meeting business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to ensure project success using planning, monitoring and control activities.
• Proactively monitor, control, and communicate project issues and risks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Aerospace & Defense division is looking for a Project Manager, to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. You will work with a talented team of Engineers and Designers to lead the detailed planning and execution of a variety of complex technology projects. Drawing on your high caliber project management skills and experience, you will provide leadership, and support strategic initiatives to move our products and processes forward. If you are adept at leveraging relationships and influencing others, we would love to talk to you.

The Location: This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, responsibilities include:

• Orchestrate and guide alignment between different stakeholders in multiple business groups
• Provide leadership on product development projects by directing the project schedule, scope, cost and quality to deliver exceptional products aligned with business needs
• Effectively collaborate with key groups and cross-functional development teams to ensure project success using project planning, monitoring and control activities
• Proactively monitor, control, communicate, and respond to project issues and risks

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or Computer Science
• PMP or equivalent designation or relevant work experience will be considered in lieu
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies
• 5 years' minimum combined product development and project management experience
• Experience working in a product development environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate work in a cross-functional, cross-site team
• Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a collaborative working atmosphere
• Able to analyze, communicate, and address complex issues
• Confident working directly with customers on a wide range of topics
• Valid passport for international business travel

Key Success Factors:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Strong multitasker with keen ability to prioritize
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, demands and timelines
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience managing customer funded projects
• Hardware or embedded software development experience
• Familiar with GNSS receiver operation and design

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.