Technical Project Manager

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic high-tech design firm that specializes in cutting-edge electronic product development. As a Technical Project Manager, you will lead diverse projects, coordinating teams and ensuring efficient delivery from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced technologies in a rapidly expanding industry, providing a supportive company culture that values innovation and collaboration. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are passionate about project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Healthy work/life balance

Supportive company culture

Opportunity for growth

Work on advanced technologies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in Project Management.
• Proven track record managing large projects with methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and manage medium to large-sized projects.
• Coordinate project teams across multiple locations and disciplines.
• Manage project processes, resources, budget, and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

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 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 in Project Management 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 Automated Test Equipment;
• Join an evolving company where your voice can create change;
• Be part of a team during rapid growth, exceeding targets with strong projections for 2025;
• Work with cutting-edge technology and solve complex problems;
• Enjoy a generous benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a supportive company culture. Fidus was named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.