Hybrid Senior Project Manager, PMO

at Avidbots Corp.

• Job title: Senior Project Manager, PMO
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Kitchener, Canada

About the role

• Manage PMO team at Avidbots to execute multidisciplinary projects and improve processes. Oversee budget management and collaborate with technical professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Project Management Office and directly report to the CTO and VP of Product
• Exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience to deliver on company objectives
• Manage projects from a budget, schedule and risk management perspective
• Lead a small team of Project Managers and execute projects
• Interface with Finance to facilitate budget reconciliation and re-forecasting, financial planning and analysis
• Interface with Operations to facilitate transition planning for hardware changes, roll-out planning for new software, and product quality improvements
• Create and improve frameworks to allow the PMO to successfully meet and achieve KPIs for estimation accuracy and release delivery
• Oversee issue management for critical issues in the field or manufacturing
• Collaborate closely with the Product Management, Architecture, Systems Engineers and Engineers through the ideation, proof of concept, detailed design, NPI and release of new products and features

Requirements

• BSc. or Msc. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience in a technical Senior Program Management role
• Minimum of 7 years in a Technical Project Management role
• Experience creating and managing budgets at the department level
• Experience in managing multiple Projects in all stages of the product life-cycle
• Skilled in Project Management SW and ERP tools
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience reporting and interfacing directly with senior leadership and executive level
• Experience drafting and executing third party development agreements
• Experience with managing third party contractors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers
• Proven ability to drive quality through rigorous project execution, and verification and validation testing methodologies

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development