Senior Technical Project Manager (Embedded)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Project Manager (Embedded): Driving complex, global, cross-functional engineering projects for embedded software products with an accent on real-time operating systems, safety-certified software, and high-performance computing. Focus on managing end-to-end software release cycles, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring delivery excellence in safety-critical domains.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Onsite)

Salary: $108,750–$158,750

Company

hirify.global QNX provides a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses, powering critical embedded systems in automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end execution for large-scale, complex embedded software initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
• Coordinate project records, including plans, requirements, design documents, and test reports.
• Develop detailed schedules and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams to ensure alignment on scope and priorities.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation strategies, and maintain program transparency for executive stakeholders.
• Represent QNX technology and program status with customers, partners, and internal leadership.

Requirements

• Deep technical background in embedded software engineering with experience delivering embedded systems.
• Proven experience leading multiple complex software programs at scale across globally disbursed teams.
• Experience with software implementation project management in an AGILE or iterative environment.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems, embedded toolchains, and low-level software development workflows.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strategic mindset paired with hands-on execution capability.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of ISO26262 or equivalent industry safety standards.
• Formal project or program management certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and variable incentive pay (VIP).
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings programs and employee share purchase options.
• Culture built on engineering excellence, innovation, and professional growth.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.