Software Project Manager

Verafin; Mount Pearl; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ocean technology company in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, is seeking a Software Project Manager to oversee software priorities and manage projects in an Agile development environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field, project management certification, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, permanent position supporting innovative solutions that address ocean challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing software projects.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-driven and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans for software projects.
• Set and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage sprint planning sessions and prioritize the software backlog.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field

Project Management Certification or Project Management Professional Certification

Tools

Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting a Software Project Manager to join our Mount Pearl, Newfoundland office.

Full-Time – Permanent | Job Reference: KRSI-2025-042

As the Software Project Manager, you will report to the Director, Software Management Office (SMO) to deliver software priorities as outlined by the Sub-Bottom Imager (SBI) and Acoustic Corer (AC) Product Owner, along with business stakeholders, and client-specific requirements, within a set timeline and budget. You will work in an Agile-Scrum software development environment while using project management tools and resources as set out by the SMO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute plans for software projects, including their scope, resources, and deadlines using project estimation techniques.
• Set and track project milestones, deliverables, and change requests to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
• Contribute to the software project roadmap in conjunction with the SBI/AC Software Manager.
• Manage sprint planning sessions and prioritize the software backlog with the product pillar’s Product Owner and Software Manager.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Director, SMO.
• Support external software contracts and partnerships.
• Help organize the testing and evaluation of software products in various stages of completion with Kraken’s Production and Quality Assurance teams.
• Ensure lessons learned on projects are captured and appropriate actions taken.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience managing software projects.
• Project Management Certification or Project Management Professional Certification.
• A bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral, to foster constructive and effective interactions.
• Self-driven, strong leadership, decision-making, organization skills, and excellent attention to detail for working on multiple projects alongside all of Kraken’s global offices.
• Flexibility, team spirit, and willingness to take responsibility.
• Proficient in Office 365, including Teams and SharePoint
• Work in Canada (local in NL or remote)
• Any of the following is considered an asset:
• Experience with large-scale software development.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of firmware or software which runs in hardware constrained environments.
• Agile Scrum methodologies