Overview
Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Project Manager, reporting to the Engineering Manager, Aerospace and Defense Engineering, to join a global engineering and manufacturing leader in tech that does cool stuff that matters. Within the Aerospace and Defense Business Area, you will work with a talented team of business and technical professionals to lead the planning and execution of a variety of technological products. This could include hardware and/or software development. Drawing on your high caliber project management (PM) skills and experience, you will also help shape our PM processes and best practices.
Location: Hexagon is a global company with office around this world. This position can be based in Calgary, Alberta.
Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, responsibilities include:
- Lead product development and/or software development projects forward by directing the project schedule, scope, cost and quality to deliver exceptional products aligned with business needs by using Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning development process
- Effectively collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional development teams to ensure project success
- Ensure project information is disseminated in a timely manner
- Proactively monitor, control, communicate and respond to project issues and risks
- Facilitate and oversee the approvals process for project related changes
- Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with key parties at all organizational levels
- Foster a collaborative team environment within the project team
- Listen to and address team concerns before issues arise and manage conflict
- Prepare regular project status and dashboard updates
Qualifications
Must-Have:
- Experience with digital hardware, embedded firmware or software development and/or testing
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies
- A minimum of 3 years of combined product development and project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work in a cross functional team
- Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a cohesive working atmosphere
- Able to analyze, communicate and address complex issues independently and/or with the support of project resources
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools like MS Project, Jira, Confluence
- Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities, demands and timelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
