Technical Project Manager - Test Engineering (English version)

Averna Technologies Inc.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Project Manager, where you will lead innovative manufacturing test development projects. This exciting role offers the chance to collaborate with international teams and drive cutting-edge solutions in various high-tech sectors. You will manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering communication among diverse stakeholders. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about technology and project management, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Paid flex days between Christmas and New Year’s

Extra day off for your birthday

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management in strategic areas.
• Experience in manufacturing test industries and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage data center test infrastructure projects.
• Drive communication with stakeholders and vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation for test plans and processes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Supplier Management

Testing Approaches

Change Management

Multilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

SDLC

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Test Engineering (English version)

• Full-time
• Work Model: 100% Remote

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality, and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross-functional teams in California, across the US, with sister sites in Mexico, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials, and Life Sciences.
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to exciting projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment, and dynamic atmosphere.

Averna is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies

We are actively seeking a talented Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead as the subject matter expert for our customer’s manufacturing test development projects, including test software, hardware, and integration. The TPM will support data center manufacturing test development projects. You will have the opportunity to network with multiple customer teams, suppliers, engineers, and a team of experts to maximize support.

Your contribution in this role:

• Manage data center test infrastructure projects through planning, development, and deployment to support NPI manufacturing.
• Manage test strategy, schedule, budget, risk, procurement, logistics, and integration for manufacturing test solutions, ensuring alignment with NPI program schedules.
• Coordinate supplier selection for test fixture components and JDM solutions.
• Drive communication with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contract manufacturers to identify problems, escalate issues, create solutions, and implement improvements.
• Maintain and co-author technical documentation for test plans, processes, and initiatives, including presentations, dashboards, and requirements documents.
• Evaluate technological strategies based on stakeholder requirements and test implications.
• Support Averna sales by demonstrating our capabilities, including industry trends, standards, and typical challenges in manufacturing testing.

The ideal candidate:

• Degree: Bachelor’s in electrical, computer, industrial engineering, or a related manufacturing field.
• Required: 5+ years in project management within high-visibility, strategic areas, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years experience in manufacturing test industries.
• Experience with various testing approaches (functional, performance, stress).
• Experience managing suppliers and partners for test requirements.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

• Manufacturing test design experience.
• Experience working across cultures and time zones.
• Communication: Ability to work in a customer-facing role, with excellent verbal and written skills, and professional interaction with diverse teams.
• Change management skills, including documentation, communication, and training.
• Strong ownership and escalation skills.
• Multilingual: Fluent in French and highly proficient in English.

• Mobility: May need to travel up to 5% of the time or as required by the customer.

• Schedule: Flexible hours supporting Pacific Time Zone (GMT-7) and East Asia (GMT+8).

What's in it for YOU

• Flexible work hours and remote work model #LI-Remote
• Paid flex days between Christmas and New Year’s
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to grow through cutting-edge projects and clients

Averna is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.