Technical Project Manager

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Canada Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee complex software projects. This full-time hybrid role involves managing project lifecycles, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Candidates should possess extensive experience in project management, particularly in software development, and hold relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Purchase Program

Paid Time Off for Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 15+ years of total experience, with a minimum of 10 years as a technical project manager.
• Experience with Point-of-Sale systems is required.
• PMP and Scrum Master Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the management of software projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for project alignment.
• Monitors project progress and maintains comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Project planning

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Panasonic Canada Inc. is currently looking to hire for the position of Technical Project Manager.

Plans, executes, and delivers complex software projects within ISD. Manages all aspects of the software project lifecycle, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Works closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, customer experience operations managers, IT, product and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment with the company’s technical software products and business goals.

This is a full-time position.

This position is hybrid. Any office-based work will be performed from our Mississauga office at Ambler Drive with occasional travel to Niagara on the Lake office.

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end management of software projects, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Develops detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgeting. Creates and maintain Gantt charts as per the project schedule and timelines. Keeps Gantt chart continuously updated based on progress. Ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinates and communicates with development, product teams and other stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery. Facilitates communication between technical teams, stakeholders, senior management, and customers to align on project goals and expectations. Organizes and leads project meetings, including kick-offs, status updates, and retrospectives. Maintains effective communication with suppliers and key project personnel to ensure timely delivery of materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel. Manages integrations with third parties. Manages and coordinates projects that are shared between multiple development teams including external vendors, contractors.
• Monitors and tracks project progress, providing regular status reports to stakeholders, senior management, and customers. Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk logs, and change requests. Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and technical requirements.
• Identifies internal and external dependencies, certification requirements, licensing, potential project risks, develops mitigation strategies, and incorporates adjustments into project plan and schedule. Proactively manages changes in project scope, schedule, and resources. Resolves project issues promptly and escalate when necessary to ensure project success.
• Follows Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid models as per project needs. Implements and promotes Agile practices and methodologies within project teams. Facilitates Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Continuously seeks opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering and Business Administration.
• 15+ years of total experience. Minimum 10 years’ experience as a technical project manager for software products.
• Experience modernizing software products to next gen.
• Experience working on Point-of-Sale systems is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master Certification (CSM).
• Excellent Project planning and management, decision making and problem-solving experience.
• Experience managing Windows, Web, and Mobile app projects. Experience with cloud technologies.
• Experience using software project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience creating and maintaining Gantt charts.
• Strong technical background, with a solid understanding of software development processes, architecture, and technologies.
• Experience and expertise managing integration with third parties.
• Excellent problem-solving and project planning/management skills.
• Must be a team player, approachable, helpful and open-minded to resolve conflicts.
• Exhibit leadership skills and effectively collaborate with peers and sub-ordinates.
• Clear and effective communication of technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Communicates and explains concepts to junior team members, with a sensitivity to personal ability and cultural diversity.
• May from time to time communicate bad news. Provides time to time updates, information, answers, and solutions to management proactively and on request.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

• Experience in Quick Service Restaurants domain is a plus.

BENEFITS & PERKS – WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Panasonic Canada prioritizes total wellbeing. We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage with a Health Spending Account
• Panasonic Retirement Pension Plan (RPP/DCPP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Generous Parental Leave Top Up
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Competitive Rates on Home and Auto Insurance
• Employee Volunteer Program – Paid Time Off for Volunteer Days
• Onsite Events!
• And many more benefits & perks

HYBRID WORK MODEL

Panasonic Canada Inc. supports a hybrid work model. We understand that flexibility is essential for employees to do their best work while also balancing personal and life needs. Employees can expect to be in the office for a variable number of days per week based on the needs of the business unit, while having the ability to also work remote.

Panasonic Canada Inc. offers a Flexible Work Options policy which includes the ability to work remote, mobile, and create a compressed work schedule.

WHO WE ARE:

Meet Panasonic! Panasonic Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions for its business and government clients. Panasonic is creating technologies that move us.

At Panasonic Canada, we do more than just offer great products and solutions. We pride ourselves in promoting gender and culture equality, as well as encouraging personal growth and success to elevate our 350+ employees to their full potential. Their passion has been one of the driving forces behind our success for more than 100 years.

HOW TO APPLY

Please include a PDF copy of your current resume.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT PANASONIC CANADA, INC.

In order to drive our business to continued heights, our business practices and our contribution to society must be rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment in which everyone is able to share their voice and talents, in a safe space, where they have the opportunity and resources to fully realize their potential. We are therefore committed to developing and realizing programs, tools and processes that ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees.

AODA POLICY

Panasonic Canada Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working for Panasonic Canada Inc.

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