Project Manager

Position Overview/Mandate:

We are seeking a Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and facilitate development projects from start to delivery. If you're looking to be part of a creative team, want to be challenged, and thrive on project diversity then Fidus is the place for you

About Fidus:

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for over 400 customers by serving diverse clientele in such industries as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. Fidus was the 2023 AMD North American Partner of the Year.

What's in it for You:

• Working with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House at a Rapidly Expanding Industry: We work on advanced technologies that enable many different embedded systems, some of which target Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Defined Radios, Internet of Things (IoT), Autonomous Vehicles, Fin tech, and complex Automated Test Equipment.
• Join an Evolving Company: Make your voice heard and create the change you want to see.
• Join During Rapid Growth Mode: Consistently exceeding targets with continued strong projections for years ahead.
• Work with Cutting Edge Technology: You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of leading technologies and be part of a team that solves the hard problems that new technologies present.
• Generous Benefits Package and Company Culture: Our employees are everything to us. Featuring a full benefits package, healthy work/life balance, and a company culture where you feel like you are a part of a family. Fidus was proudly named Kanata North Company of the Year for 2024.

A Look into the Project Manager at Fidus:

• Plan, deliver, and manage multiple concurrent projects ranging in size from medium to large;
• Coordinate project teams that may be distributed across multiple location sites and disciplines;
• Forge strong partnerships with Sales, the Customer, and the Project Team to ensure efficiency across all aspects of the project;
• Work closely with Sales and Technical Leads to understand project requirements;
• Responsible for independent project decisions related to scope, schedule, and budget;
• Regularly update customers and internal management on project status via meetings and/or using reports;
• Manage project process and resources, including budget and schedules from design and development, all the way to implementation;
• Identify process gaps and implement process improvements to address them at the project level;
• Manage technical negotiations with suppliers.

Attributes & Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant technical industry experience of which at least three (3) years of Project Management experience;
• University degree or the equivalent;
• Proven track record managing large projects using project management methodologies;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated delivery of innovative solutions to project challenges;
• Experience using project management tracking software, such as Microsoft Project;
• Completed or working towards PMP is an asset;
• Completion of an Engineering Degree and previous technical engineering experience is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in Fidus. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.