Technical Project Manager

Paradigm Electronics Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Electronics Inc. in Ottawa, ON, is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead hardware and software development initiatives within our R&D team. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate activities, ensuring resources, budgets, and timelines align with program objectives.

You will manage scope changes, communicate progress through weekly reports, and collaborate with external vendors. A strong background in electronic hardware and firmware, plus PMP is nice-to-have, and at

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project planning, implementation, and product development.
• Strong knowledge of electronic hardware and firmware design.
• Ability to execute multiple projects in parallel with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet with vendors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate documentation of technical and functional product requirements.
• Maintain a record of all project documentation.
• Clearly define project scope, deliverables, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Estimate and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Identify internal and external resource requirements and responsibilities.
• Coordinate activities of shared internal resources based on project schedules and priorities.
• Monitor and control projects from start to completion, including milestones and gate reviews.
• Communicate project status with weekly project status reports.
• Travel to meet with external vendors as necessary.
• Act as the primary Paradigm contact with external vendors for all technical matters.
• Manage and communicate project/product scope changes to all stakeholders.
• Monitor ECN changes after product release to production and provide ongoing technical support.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include hardware design, firmware design, or other project management duties.

Skills

Project management

Hardware design

Firmware design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Audio test equipment

Job description

Position Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON

Department: R&D

Status: Full-time, permanent

Salary Range: $105,000 to $130,000 CAD

About Us

For over forty years our companies, industry-leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, luxury consumer audio products, have set the standard for excellence in every product category we offer. We continuously push the boundaries of design and quality with a constant focus on providing high-performance solutions and value.

In our Ottawa design center, we create a wide range of products, including Home Theater Receivers, Audio and Video Processors, Single- Stereo- and Multichannel Amplifiers, Sound Distribution Systems and subwoofer pre-amplifiers and amplifiers sold under Anthem, Paradigm and MartinLogan brands. Each of our products is a masterpiece of engineering. We have expertise and capability to go through all stages of the product development, from in-house design to in-house manufacturing, from ideas and concepts to best products on the market that fuel the ambiance of living rooms and concert halls!

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our R&D team, reporting directly to the Electronics R&D Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling hardware and software activities, ensuring that shared resources are coordinated effectively based on project schedules and priorities.

You will be a key contributor throughout the entire product lifecycle, overseeing projects from initiation to completion, managing resources, scope, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities/Accountability

• Facilitate the documentation of technical and functional product requirements.
• Maintain a record of all project documentation.
• Clearly define project scope, deliverables, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Estimate and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Identify internal and external resource requirements and responsibilities.
• Coordinate activities of shared internal resources based on project schedules and priorities.
• Monitor and control projects from start to completion, including the approval of milestones and gate reviews.
• Communicate project status with weekly project status reports.
• Conduct team project status meetings as necessary.
• Travel to meet with external vendors as necessary.
• Act as the primary Paradigm contact with external vendors for all technical matters.
• Manage and communicate project/product scope changes to all project stakeholders.
• Monitor ECN changes after product release to production. Provide ongoing technical support as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include hardware design, firmware design, or other project management duties.

Knowledge And Experience

• Ideally 10+ years of experience in project planning, project implementation, and product development.
• Strong working knowledge of electronic hardware design and firmware design.
• Ability to execute multiple projects in parallel.
• Proven leadership qualities and the desire to take ownership and be accountable.
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• An orientation to detail, accuracy of information, and a high value on quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Have

• Certification in Project Management (PMP).
• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of audio electronics hardware.
• Familiarity with audio test methods and performance specifications.
• Experience with audio/video test equipment (e.g., Audio Precision).
• Experience working with external vendors, especially overseas.
• Knowledge of firmware and app development processes and tools.

As part of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the "Act"), Paradigm Electronics Inc. will not employ any children under the age of 15, by taking special precautions to safeguard the health, security, and rights of persons under the age of 18 and ensure that they do not perform any hazardous work. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where all employees are valued. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in our selection process.