Project Manager — Software Engineering

Tetra Tech; Pickering; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm in Pickering, ON is looking for a Project Manager — Software Engineering. This role involves leading software projects through their full lifecycle, managing schedules, budgets, and teams, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development and project management, along with expertise in cloud applications and agile methodologies. Join us to make a difference and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaboration with experts in the field

Qualifications

• 10+ years combined experience in software development and/or project management.
• Proven experience leading software teams and managing client relationships.
• Ability to obtain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of software projects.
• Serve as primary client/stakeholder liaison for business requirements.
• Oversee DevOps and CI/CD processes.

Skills

Software development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Education

University degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

ASP.NET Core MVC

React

SQL Server

Azure DevOps

Job description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world‑class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Your Role:

We are currently seeking a Project Manager — Software Engineering for our Pickering, ON office. This posting is for an existing vacancy for which we are actively recruiting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required by the position.

Responsibilities:

Lead planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of software projects across the full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, support).

Serve as primary client/stakeholder liaison (internal and external clients): gather and clarify business requirements, translate them into technical scope and prioritize deliverables; communicate project updates and risks to clients and internal stakeholders.

Manage project schedule, budget, scope, resourcing and performance; identify and mitigate risks and implement process improvements to improve outcomes.

Provide technical leadership and hands‑on guidance to engineering teams (mentoring, code/design reviews, architecture direction) while balancing managerial responsibilities.

Oversee DevOps, CI/CD and release processes (Azure DevOps pipelines, package repositories, automated deployments) and ensure appropriate automated testing strategies are applied (unit tests, UI tests).

Ensure software solutions meet security, compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the client and projects (including nuclear‑related compliance where applicable).

Coordinate multi‑discipline teams including developers, designers, engineers and subcontractors as required.

Prepare and maintain project documentation, execution plans, budgets and status reports; assemble and lead project meetings.

Technical Scope / Typical Technologies

Cloud‑based web application stacks and frameworks (ASP.NET Core MVC / C#, Entity Framework).

Front‑end frameworks and languages (React, TypeScript).

Databases and performance tuning (SQL Server).

Automated testing: unit testing (xUnit, Jest), UI testing (Cypress).

Optional/advantageous experience: Autodesk Revit and Revit API, AI/OpenAI APIs.

Qualifications:

10+ years combined experience in software development and/or project management or equivalent demonstrated experience.

University degree (engineering, computer science or related) is an asset; other professional qualifications and relevant experience will be considered.

Proven experience leading software teams, delivering cloud/web applications, and managing client relationships.

Strong experience with Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies and producing project execution plans and budgets

Excellent verbal and written communications, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Ability to obtain required security clearances and pass background checks.

Preferred / Strong assets

PMP certification and/or professional engineering registration (P.Eng) where applicable.

Experience on nuclear/power‑related projects (OPG, Bruce Power) or other regulated/critical infrastructure environments.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational and security) and professional reference checks are required. Some Tetra Tech positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 500 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees - 25,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Tetra Tech CNU invites resumes from all interested parties. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tetra Tech CNU hereby confirms that no artificial intelligence systems are used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applicant information is reviewed and assessed exclusively by human decision‑makers throughout every stage of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.