Project Manager

Photonic Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Stock options

Job summary

Photonic Inc. is looking for a Project Manager to lead project delivery from initiation through closeout in Metro Vancouver. You will manage day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication among teams. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, 3–6 years of project management experience, and familiarity with project management tools like Jira and Smartsheet. A competitive compensation package including base salary and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience managing projects in a cross‑functional environment.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals and common artifacts.
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum training is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project plans for assigned projects.
• Facilitate core project cadence for assigned projects.
• Track execution against commitments for assigned projects.
• Provide clear weekly status reporting for assigned projects.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience with project tools (Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $86,000 to $118,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Description

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead delivery of defined projects from initiation through closeout. You will own day‑to‑day execution for one or more projects, translating goals into clear scope, milestones, and success criteria, and ensuring teams deliver on‑time and on‑scope.

You will work with team leads and stakeholders (often across functions) to coordinate schedules and resources, manage dependencies, and keep work unblocked within a defined workstream. You will elevate risks, scope changes, and resourcing conflicts early—partnering with Senior Project Managers and Program Managers when decisions require broader trade‑offs.

This role requires clear, consistent communication and documentation: you will produce concise status reporting, maintain project artifacts (e.g., charter, RAID, decision log, schedules), and follow PMO standards for traceability and change control. You will use modern project tooling (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel) and may leverage AI‑assisted workflows (e.g., meeting note summaries, first‑draft status narratives) where appropriate—validating outputs and respecting confidentiality and IP sensitivity.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Build and maintain project plans for assigned projects (scope, schedule, milestones, dependencies) and keep stakeholders aligned on priorities and trade‑offs.
• Facilitate core project cadence (kickoffs, stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives) for assigned projects and ensure decisions and action items are documented and followed through.
• Track execution against commitments for assigned projects; proactively surface risks, issues, and blockers and drive mitigation and escalation as needed.
• Coordinate tasking and timelines with functional leads for your assigned projects; clarify deliverables, owners, and due dates, and surface resourcing gaps for resolution.
• Maintain project artifacts for assigned projects (charter, RACI, RAID log, schedules, meeting notes, status reports) in shared systems.
• Provide clear weekly status reporting for assigned projects, including progress, next steps, risks, budget/timeline impacts, and decisions required.
• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned from assigned projects and contributing to standard project processes and templates.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6+ years of experience managing projects in a cross‑functional environment (R&D, engineering, operations, or product preferred).
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk, change control) and common artifacts (RAID, RACI, project charter).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to drive alignment and influence without authority.
• Comfort working with project tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel) and building simple dashboards/status reports.
• PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum training is an asset.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast‑paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top‑ups, and a flexible spending account

If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout the hiring process, please let us know.