Project Manager (Engineering) Intermediate

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Project Manager (Engineering) - Intermediate

Work Location: Markham, ON

Duration: 2+ Months

Work Type: Contract

Job Type: Onsite

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with engineering managers, software developers, and validation teams to drive project planning, setup, and execution of multiple dynamic software development programs

• Work closely with Software Program lead and development teams to setup project infrastructure.

• Extensive experience working with JIRA, Confluence, and Sharepoint

• HW management tracking enabling teams by ensuring dependencies are met

• Working through Project Plan ensuring line items are met and/or risks are outlined

• Assisting in budget rollup and reporting

• Prepare and deliver status updates (HW allocation summaries, JIRA dashboard summaries, budget) to key stakeholders.

• Outline key issues and provide recommendations for mitigation

• Working hand-in-hand with engineering counterparts across global sites to plan/align operation efficiencies

• Leading multiple initiatives across several programs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills

• Program/Project management experience in industry

• Team player who can provide perspective at a big picture level

• Experience working in cross functional matrix organization

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

• Experience of systems architecture in data center environment

• Experience in delivering software for new hardware products and GPUs is an advantage

• Familiarity with SW driver stack in Linux environment

• Look for proven experience with a "go getter" mindset

• PMP certification highly desirable, but not required

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.