QNX- Project & Release Management Student

QNX Software Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading embedded software company in Ottawa seeks a student intern for a Technical Project Management role. You will support project managers and learn about project management in a collaborative environment. Candidates should be pursuing post-secondary education and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in an innovative technology company.

Benefits

Mentorship and learning programs

Wellness support events

Collaborative workplace culture

Employee perks including snacks and discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interest in project management and the product life cycle.
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems.
• Ability to adapt to and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project management documents.
• Be the liaison between project team and clients.
• Help monitor project progress and team's performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Currently pursuing post-secondary education

Tools

QNX

Linux

Programming in C

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Overview

Worker Sub-Type : Student (Fixed Term)

Job Description : QNX is a world leader in the embedded software that drives many of the world's most interesting products. From space cameras to nuclear reactors to autonomous vehicles and sophisticated medical devices, QNX provides the foundation operating system that runs these systems.

Location : Kanata, Ottawa, ON

Duration : 4 Months (8 Months also an option)

Salary : Depending on number of academic terms & co op placements completed

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Position Summary

Working as a student in the Technical Project Management & Release team, involves providing support to a team of Technical Project Managers who provide direction to all BlackBerry / QNX product development projects. In this role, you will learn about QNX and technical project management in depth and with the opportunity to apply that knowledge in active projects.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will act as a project coordinator, supporting project managers by:

• Assisting the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans
• Being the liaison between the project team and project clients throughout the project life cycle
• Helping project managers monitor project progress and the team's performance and provide updates to project stakeholders
• Scheduling stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports
• Fostering cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables
• The candidate will also participate in special projects for the project management team, designing and implementing project management work aids.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a related field
• Strong interest in project management and the product life cycle
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An eagerness to learn and solve problems
• Ability to adapt to and manage change
• Organizational skills including time management, delegation, planning, goal setting and decision-making
• Familiarity with QNX, Linux or other UNIX-like operating systems as well as programming experience in C, Python and shell scripting would be a benefit but is not a requirement

Why Join QNX?

Mentorship & Learning: Access to professional development courses, mentorship programs, and our on-demand learning platform

Wellness Support: Access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms, recreational leagues and offer a 24 / 7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Collaborative Culture: Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee

Employee Perks: Enjoy snacks, beverages, and discounts at local stores, restaurants, and gyms

Closing

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