PROJECT MANAGER [ENG]
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about project management, especially in the technical field. The candidate will be required to participate in internal and customer projects on UAV design, integration of embedded systems with a view to collaborating on UAV production projects, integration of payloads on UAVs and other related projects.
Live the start-up experience, dynamic and full of challenges to meet your expectations and until the end of your career ambitions. If you are looking for an opportunity in a technology sector that will make you part of a dynamic team, this offer is for you! ARA Robotics is recognized by its employees for offering a creative, respectful, exciting and flexible environment.
Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Project Manager will take part in the management of deliverables and budgets for ARA Robotics customer solution development projects.
ABOUT THE ROLE
ABOUT ARA ROBOTICS
ARA Robotics is a Montreal-based start-up founded in 2014 that offers technological solutions in the UAV sector for commercial & defense applications. ARA Robotics is currently seeking a project manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in planning and estimating efforts for proposed projects
Use the company's tools for setting up budgets and project schedules
Monitor the progress of project teams
Create progress reports to present to management and clients
Ensure and manage the allocation of resources within client and internal projects
Supervise the technical writing of projects
Collaborate in the writing of technical documentation
Make decisions about the progress of the project
Do daily, weekly and monthly follow-ups with the project teams
Participate in meetings with clients in order to set up to modify or add budgets and resources in future or current projects
Distribute tasks within a work team
Traveling to North America when delivering projects to customers
OUR OFFER
Competitive annual salary, depending on experience
VRSP (savings plan)
Flexible hours
Group insurance plan
Possibility of working remotely
Floating holidays
Start as soon as possible
ASSETS
Project management training, eg. PMP, agile, etc.
Experience with the Jira platform
Training and/or technical knowledge on Unmanned Aerial Systems
Knowledge or experience in development project management on critical flight systems
Knowledge and experience in drafting contractual agreements
Knowledge or experience in carrying out projects resulting from public calls for projects.
Knowledge or interest in the aerospace and/or (RPAS) sector
All training in the aeronautics sector or in the aviation and RPAS sector
REQUIRED SKILLS
Great teamwork
Attention to detail
Great work autonomy
Able to work under pressure of deliverables
Experience in multiple projects management with shared resources
Excellent knowledge and ability to converse and write in French
Experience in planning and assigning tasks to technical staff
Able to travel to clients in North America several times a year
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in a technical field of study and/or related to project management and/or administration
Experience with agile-type project software suites
3 to 5 years in technical project management
Strong experience in budget management and purchasing of hardware components
Experience in planning and assigning tasks to technical staff