Technical Project Manager

Fidus Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Project Manager, where you will lead diverse projects in a dynamic high-tech environment. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI and IoT, while fostering strong partnerships with clients and internal teams. You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation and implement process improvements, all while enjoying a supportive company culture that values your input. If you're passionate about project management and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Company culture that feels like family

Opportunities for meaningful change

Work on advanced technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience with at least 3 years in Project Management.
• Proven track record in managing large projects using methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage medium to large-sized projects from start to delivery.
• Coordinate distributed project teams and manage resources, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP Certification (working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for over 400 customers by serving diverse clientele in industries such as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial / Automotive Controls, and Medical. Fidus was the 2023 AMD North American Partner of the Year.

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and facilitate development projects from start to delivery. If you're looking to be part of a creative team, want to be challenged, and thrive on project diversity, then Fidus is the place for you!

A Look into the Technical Project Manager role at Fidus

1. Plan, deliver, and manage medium to large-sized projects;
2. Coordinate project teams that may be distributed across multiple locations and disciplines;
3. Forge strong partnerships with Sales, the Customer, and the Project Team to ensure efficiency across all aspects of the project;
4. Work closely with Sales and Technical Leads to understand project requirements;
5. Be responsible for independent project decisions related to scope, schedule, and budget;
6. Regularly update customers and internal management on project status via meetings and reports;
7. Manage project processes and resources, including budget and schedules from design and development to implementation;
8. Identify process gaps and implement process improvements at the project level;
9. Manage technical negotiations with suppliers.

Requirements

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent;
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant industry experience, including at least three (3) years of Project Management experience or proven technical leadership;
• Proven track record managing large projects using project management methodologies;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions to project challenges;
• Experience using project management tracking software, such as Microsoft Project;
• Completed or working towards PMP certification is considered an asset.

Benefits

What's in it for You:

• Work with a proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House in a rapidly expanding industry, working on advanced technologies including AI, Software Defined Radios, IoT, Autonomous Vehicles, FinTech, and complex Automated Test Equipment.
• Join an evolving company where your voice is heard and you can create meaningful change.
• Be part of a team during rapid growth, with targets consistently exceeded and strong projections for 2025.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and solve hard problems presented by new technological advancements.
• Enjoy a generous benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture that feels like family. Fidus was named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.