Project Manager

Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Project Manager, to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company that is committed to customer service excellence and continuous improvement. You will work with a talented team of Engineers and Designers to lead the detailed planning and execution of a variety of complex technology projects.  Drawing on your high calibre project management skills and experience, you will provide leadership and support strategic initiatives to move our products and processes forward.  If you are adept at leveraging relationships and influencing others, we would love to talk to you.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 22,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field.  

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions industry leaders rely on for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Within the Autonomy & Positioning division your work will contribute to the operation of our brand(s) NovAtel, AutonomouStuff, VERIPOS and Antcom.

NovAtel's integrated global positioning solutions deliver success on land, sea and in the air. We help many of the world's top companies stay in the lead by consistently delivering OEM global satellite positioning products that are recognized for their technical innovation, unsurpassed quality, fast delivery and industry-leading customer support.  We empower skilled people to expand the boundaries of what is possible.  Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for the past three years.

 
The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position can be based in either Aberdeen,UK or Calgary, AB and offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

As a Project Manager, responsibilities include:

• Orchestrate and guide alignment between different stakeholders in multiple business groups
• Provide leadership on product development projects by directing the project schedule, scope, cost and quality to deliver exceptional products aligned with business needs
• Facilitate and oversee the approvals process for project changes
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with stakeholders at all organizational levels by:
• Leading project meetings
• Overseeing project tracking and communication tools
• Preparing regular project status reports and dashboard updates
• Coordinating the creation of release notes and user documentation updates
• Effectively collaborate with key groups and cross-functional development teams worldwide, to ensure project success using project planning and monitoring and control activities, in accordance with our development process
• Proactively monitor, control, communicate and respond to project issues and risks
• Foster a collaborative team environment within the project team
• Listen to and address team concerns before issues arise and manage conflict
• Actively contribute to ongoing continuous improvement initiatives, both by identifying new opportunities, and leading or assisting with implementations

Must-Have:

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or Computer Science
• PMP / PRINCE 2 or equivalent designation or relevant work experience will be considered in lieu
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies
• 10+ years of project management experience with increasing complexity, using Agile and Waterfall technologies.
• Experience working in a product development environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate work in a cross-functional, cross-site, global team
• Working hour flexibility to work with global teams across multiple time zones
• Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a collaborative working atmosphere
• Able to analyse, communicate, and address complex issues
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence
• Valid passport for international business travel  

Key Success Factors:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Strong multitasker with keen ability to prioritise
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Experience managing remote project teams
• Experience managing sub-contractors, design partners and vendors

Nice-to-Have:

• Software or embedded software development experience
• Familiar with satellite positioning
• Familiar with GNSS receiver operation and design

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Apply and let us decide!  

At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.