Project Manager, Software Releases

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Autonomous Solutions is seeking a Project Manager of Software Releases to lead planning, coordination, and execution of complex engineering and technology projects. The role is based in Morton, IL or Calgary, AB with a hybrid model (two days in the office) and reports to the Director of Program Management.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources across engineering teams, monitor performance, and mitigate risks while ensuring delivery against scope and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or technical project leadership roles.
• Experience managing complex engineering, technology, or software development projects.
• Experience building and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project performance, communicate status updates, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and escalation items.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, budgets, and communication plans.
• Coordinate with supply chain and operational teams to address project impacts and constraints.
• Support PMO initiatives and contribute to process improvements.
• Perform critical path analysis and provide peer reviews of planning activities.
• Manage subcontractor and external partner relationships.
• Drive project delivery while balancing customer requirements, timelines, quality, and budget.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, PM, CS, Finance, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is looking for a Project Manager of Software Releases to join our team in Calgary, AB or Morton, IL. Reporting to the Director of Program Management, this role will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex engineering and technology projects, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives while supporting the continued growth of autonomous solutions technologies.

The Location

This position is based in Calgary, AB or Morton, IL and follows a hybrid work model requiring two days per week in the office.

The Company

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project performance, communicate status updates, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, dependencies, and escalation items.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop Statements of Work (SOW), schedules, budgets, and communication plans.
• Coordinate with supply chain and operational teams to proactively address project impacts and constraints.
• Support Project Management Office (PMO) initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.
• Perform critical path analysis and provide peer reviews of project planning activities.
• Manage subcontractor and external partner relationships to support project objectives.
• Drive project delivery while balancing customer requirements, timelines, quality standards, and budget commitments.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or technical project leadership roles.
• Experience managing complex engineering, technology, or software development projects.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence and other project management or project tracking tools.
• Experience building and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and status reporting.
• Strong understanding of project risk management methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and quality management systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Have

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
• Experience managing projects using a hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodology.
• Experience supporting the development, testing, or deployment of autonomous solutions.
• Experience working within mining, heavy industry, automation, or engineered product environments.

Key Success Factors

• Strong project planning, execution, and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget while adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator who can engage technical teams, leadership, customers, and external partners.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to establish trust across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you're excited about the opportunities this role could bring. If you have any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at [e-mail] and we will be pleased to follow up with you.