Assistant Technical Project Manager

For over forty years our companies, industry-leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, luxury consumer audio products, have set the standard for excellence in every product category we offer. We continuously push the boundaries of design and quality with a constant focus on providing high-performance solutions and value.

In our Ottawa office, we create a wide range of products, including Home Theater Receivers, Audio
- and Video Processors, Single
- Stereo
- and Multichannel Amplifiers and Sound Distribution Systems sold under Anthem, Paradigm and Martin Logan brands. Each of our products is a masterpiece of engineering. We have expertise and capability to go through all stages of the product development, from in-house design to in-house manufacturing, from ideas and concepts to best products on the market that fuel the ambiance of living rooms and concert halls

**Job Title**: Assistant Technical Project Manager, AVR programs

**Job description**:
Paradigm Electronics, based in Ottawa, is seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Technical Project Manager to join our team. This role involves managing our AVR development program, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of in-house developers and an overseas ODM. This position provides a unique opportunity to work directly under a senior Technical Project Manager and gain firsthand experience managing complex development programs

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in managing the entire AVR development program from concept to mass production.
- Work closely with the technical project manager to coordinate activities of shared internal resources based on project schedules and priorities.
- Support the coordination between the company and the external ODM, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Review and provide feedback on design documentation, test plans, and engineering change orders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, firmware, software, and test engineering teams, for seamless integration of components.
- Help in ensuring the program complies with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Assist in identifying and mitigating program risks, including schedule, cost, and technical risks.
- Participate in product launch activities and support product ramp-up to mass production.
- Facilitate the documentation of technical and functional product requirements. Assist in maintaining a record of all project documentation.
- Help coordinate and assist with prototype functional and performance verification in a lab environment (hands on).
- Monitor ECN changes after production. Provide ongoing technical support as required.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of product design experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experience designing and debugging analog and digital electronic circuits.
- Familiarity with embedded systems development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and the desire to take ownership and be accountable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage a wide range of tasks.
- Experience in the telecom, home audio or video would be a plus.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Knowledge of audio electronics hardware.
- Familiarity with audio test methods and performance specifications.
- Experience with audio/video test equipment (e.g., Audio Precision).
- Knowledge of designing for reliability.
- Project Management Experience in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Experience working with external vendors, especially overseas.
- Knowledge of firmware and app development processes and tools.
- Certification in Project Management (PMP) is a plus.

At Paradigm Electronics, we believe in nurturing talent and offering ample opportunities for career growth. This position is an excellent stepping stone for individuals aiming to take on leadership roles in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.