Senior IT Project Manager

Cynet Systems; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager in Edmonton, AB, to lead software development for medical applications. The role requires expertise in C++, algorithm development, and strong leadership to drive innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering and proficiency in cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Ability to manage contributions to multiple projects in parallel.
• Experience working within a complete software design lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in software architecture and design.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for innovative software solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all quality system requirements.

Skills

C++ development

Algorithm development using MATLAB

Object-oriented programming principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and collaboration skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Linux platforms

Git

Jira

JAMA

Job description

Overview

We are looking forSenior IT Project Manager for our client in Edmonton, AB

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Job Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• The Senior Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing advanced algorithms and high-performance software for medical applications in the field of cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment.
• This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership in software architecture, and the ability to work in a highly regulated medical device environment.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a balance of technical excellence, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to building quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in software architecture, design, and best-in-class development methodologies.
• Architect, design, develop, and release innovative, high-performance medical device software.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and push forward state-of-the-art algorithmic solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, test, quality, and regulatory teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Participate in preclinical experiments in lab settings, including work with physicians and third-party collaborators.
• Ensure compliance with all quality system requirements by maintaining thorough documentation of requirements, designs, and user stories.
• Implement, test, troubleshoot, and debug source code for complex software applications.
• Follow the full design lifecycle, including requirements specification, design activities, planning, code reviews, and creation of associated artifacts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Promote pragmatic decision-making and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Drive process and tool improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Support clinical field staff with medical software usage and troubleshooting when needed.

Qualifications (Required)

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent with a strong software development background.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in C++ development and debugging.
• Experience in algorithm development using MATLAB.
• Strong background in object-oriented programming principles.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage contributions to multiple projects in parallel.
• Experience working within a complete software design lifecycle.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing on Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in technical documentation.
• Knowledge of medical device standards (IEC 62304, IEC 60601, ISO 14971, ISO 13485).
• Hands-on experience with configuration management and development tools such as Git, Jira, and JAMA.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly master complex software systems and adapt to new technologies.
• Prior experience mentoring junior or mid-level engineers.