Technical Project Manager

Nokia; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager for their network automation team in Ottawa, Canada. The role requires a strong background in Agile project management and programming skills in Python and Java/JavaScript. Responsibilities include managing release planning, supporting team members in tracking deliverables, and driving continuous process improvement. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience with project management tools like JIRA.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Understanding of SDLC methodologies and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage release planning and product increments.
• Support production timelines and milestone tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement for project management practices.

Skills

Agile project management

Programming in Python

Java/JavaScript

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Project Management, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

Power Apps

PowerBI

Job description

In this hybrid Technical Project Manager role, you’ll drive release planning, manage product increments, and enhance our tooling ecosystem (JIRA, Power Apps, SharePoint, PowerBI). The ideal candidate combines strong Agile project‑management skills, solid programming experience (Python, Java/JavaScript), and a curiosity for process innovation, while collaborating closely with teams across Bangalore and Ottawa

Qualifications

You Have:

• Degree or diploma program in Project Management, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering or a related field with an accredited school in Canada
• At least 3-5 years of hands‑on proven experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Excellent communication skill (oral and written in English)
• Great interpersonal intelligence, can collaborate effectively across diverse teams and geographies
• Understands software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, Agile practices, and basic project management principles
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA
• Programming experience, especially in Python and Java/JavaScript, comfortable with developing in Linux environments
• Results‑driven, willingness to employ a creative, innovative, can‑do mindset to solve problems
• Organized, with a keen attention to detail

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience using, administering, and customizing apps such as Sharepoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, PowerBI, Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Nokia’s product portfolio particularly within the Network Infrastructure group, NSP and NFM-P is a plus!
• AI/ML knowledge for introducing for analytics and predictions

Responsibilities

As a part of our Network Automation Team, you will:

• Work within a multi‑site research and development organization on a portfolio that has over 1000 customers.
• Be immersed with the day‑to‑day program management aspects for upcoming customer deliverables including release planning, development, and quality assurance milestones.
• Support team members in the development of detailed plans, timelines, and milestones, and tracking progress against deliverables.
• Help drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance project management practices, methodologies, stakeholder communication.
• Contribute to evolving the toolset used by our community to track their work.