Technical Project Manager (Autonomy / Robotics)

AeroVect; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVect is seeking a Technical Project Manager specializing in robotics to oversee project planning and execution. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or computer science, extensive project management experience, and strong analytical skills. This role involves collaboration across teams to drive the success of autonomous systems in a rapidly evolving industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing complex technical projects.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to pass security checks and obtain an airport security badge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of technical projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Standardize processes to improve team efficiency.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

Technical Project Manager (Autonomy / Robotics)

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Who We Are
AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com.

Job Description
We are bringing onboard a (Robotics) Technical Project Manager (TPM) who will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within our robotics development lifecycle. The TPM will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high standards. This role requires technical expertise, strategic program management skills, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage directly with our autonomous airside vehicle and onsite engineering and operations teams. Your responsibilities include ensuring engineering teams operate effectively, developing engineering plans with milestones and resource needs, and working closely with leadership to develop and execute project strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work with real-world autonomous systems and contribute to a market-defining enterprise product that combines autonomous vehicle tech with a robotics-as-a-service model.

This position reports to the VP of Engineering and works with Engineering and Operations Leads.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of technical projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define scope and success criteria.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Implement prioritization frameworks to allocate resources effectively.
• Use project management tools like Jira or Asana to track progress and report status.
• Facilitate meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Identify and resolve issues and risks proactively.
• Standardize processes to improve team efficiency.
• Act as liaison between technical teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends in robotics and project management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• 3+ years managing complex technical projects.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to pass security checks and obtain an airport security badge.

Preferred:

• Experience in robotics or hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, or similar methodologies.
• Master’s degree or PMP certification.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation

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