Software Project Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic software project manager with a passion for teamwork and organizational efficiency, and leadership experience in a software development team. In this role, you will work alongside our Software Team Lead to manage our growing team of developers who contribute to the software and firmware layers of our cutting‑edge multi‑sensor camera systems.

The kind of work you will be doing:

This role reports to the Software Team Lead and works closely with them. Your primary responsibility will be managing the software development projects to ensure developments stay on track, work through any roadblocks, and facilitate positive, accurate communication amongst the Software Team, other PMs, and directors.

It will also be your job to provide day to day management to the software team by:

- Facilitating team scrums, reviews, and retrospectives

- Helping the Team Lead with managerial work such as performance reviews, task tailoring, and hiring

- Planning team resources (e.g., staff, budget, software & equipment purchases)

- Investigating and implementing new tools and operating processes for the software team

- Providing input on key product decisions

- Developing opportunities for mentoring and training

Example scenario:

We need to develop a new software architecture for interfacing multiple camera and sensor modules. It’s your job to rally the Software team to understand the goal, create a plan of attack (work breakdown & milestones), and allocate the resources required. You will also connect with internal stakeholders (e.g., PMs and Directors) to assess where this fits amongst the priorities and capacity of the software team. Throughout development, you will facilitate team scrums, help keep the team on scope and on schedule, navigate roadblocks and changing priorities, update stakeholders on the status of development, and ultimately ensure all deliverables are met.

Who we are looking for:

An enthusiastic team player who can lead and galvanize others for a common mission; who cares about good communication and bringing order out of chaos; who appreciates the nuances and joys of working with commercially deployed products; who understands the importance of deadlines and meeting requirements; who welcomes variation in their day‑to‑day responsibilities; and who, as a lifelong learner, explores different approaches to problem solving.

What experience and skills you need for this:

- 2+ years experience working with software development teams in a project management, managerial, and/or other leadership capacity

- Experience with software deployment in a production or commercial setting

- Passion for enabling others to excel in their job role and commitment to shared success

- Strong interpersonal communication skills and emotional intelligence

- Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and tasks

- Strong organizational skills and ability to initiate/manage value‑adding projects

- Ability to bring creativity and positivity to problem‑solving in high‑pressure situations

- Familiarity with waterfall and agile project methodologies

- Experience with project management tools and concepts (e.g., Kanban, Gantt, Jira, Clickup, etc.)

- Core documentation and technical reporting skills

- Ability to distill and present complex information in a clear and concise manner (spoken and written)

Why work with CURRENT:

- Part of a growing team in an evolving industry

- Great company culture, committed to a personally and professionally supportive environment

- Work/life balance, opportunities to stay active and social inside and outside office (games, ping pong, hiking, cycling, climbing, running, etc.)

- Young workforce with opportunities to learn as well as teach

Additional skills that are a plus:

- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI‑ACP) or equivalent work experience in a technical and/or product development environment (please have references ready)

- Familiarity with product lifecycle management processes

- Experience in a customer‑service or client‑focused role

- Experience with engineering and manufacturing processes (Lean, ISO, etc.) and standards (MIL‑STD, IEC, etc.)

- Hands‑on experience with computer hardware, motors, electronics, etc.

- Familiarity with object‑oriented programming

- Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments

Salary Range

$70,000 to $100,000 + benefits

Job Type

Full‑time

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- On‑site parking

- Profit sharing

Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 5M5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Contact Us to Apply

Please send your application to hr@currentcorp.com or fill out the form below and include the following:

- “Software Project Manager” in the subject line

- Confirmation that you are willing to work on‑site at our Port Coquitlam, BC office

- Design portfolio or website link; this may include personal, academic, and/or professional projects

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company Description

Current Scientific is a growing marine tech company headquartered in metro Vancouver, BC with customers located around the world. We design and manufacture stabilized electro‑optical systems for use in Naval & Defence sectors and Marine & Yacht industries. At CURRENT, we continually invest into product R&D to improve performance, quality, and customer experience. Our products are used for coast guard, paramilitary, super‑yachts, commercial shipping, ferries & explorer cruises, icebreakers, marine mammal research vessels, and other specialty applications.

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