Project Manager

Company Description

Averna delivers industry-leading test solutions and services for communications and electronics device-makers worldwide, accelerating product development, quality and innovation:

• Be global@work: Serve international customers and collaborate with cross functional teams in Canada, US, Europe and Asia
• Drive innovation@work: Participate in the development of market-leading high-tech products in the Automotive & Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Consumer Electronics, Industrials and Life Sciences. 
• Develop your talent@work: Contribute to thrilling projects that will stretch your skills and talent to the maximum.
• Enjoy success@work: Be part of a fast-growing company with award-winning products and teams.
• Share your passion@work: Meet passionate people, enjoy our modern environment and dynamic atmosphere

Job Description

Are you passionate about your projects and you're at ease at delivering multiple projects at the same time? The Project Manager leads multiple multi-site teams to deliver test stations (hardware / software) built in accordance with the customer's specifications for customers in various industries. At the center of the project, the project manager is responsible to ensure that the team delivers quality products on time and on budget with sometimes limited information and tight deadlines.

You are the one we are looking for if you are: action-oriented; creative; have good peer relationships; manage stress, uncertainty and ambiguity; negotiate easily; make timely decisions; plan ahead; inform others and excel at process management.

Your contribution in this role:

The project manager shall be responsible to initiate and plan projects to include:

• Scope identification/confirmation
• Project activities planning and tracking (Waterfall and Agile)
• Schedule planning to include Critical Path (CP) identification
• Budget and cash flow set-up
• Risk identification, mitigation planning and implementation
• Project initiation via formal kick-off to project team and customers including active participation in the creation of the kick-off packages
• Multi-site team alignment 

Once the project is launched, the project manager shall be responsible of the execution and control of the project within the set baseline to ensure a successful delivery to include:

• Preparing periodic budget analysis and EAC reporting
• Leading the communication between the different functions, locations, cultures (international projects)
• Continuous reporting to internal (Averna management team) and external stakeholders (clients, partners)
• Leading change management and influencing team members to ensure successful completion (technical, financial, schedule, quality)
• Schedule management relative to the baseline and periodic update using standard project tools (MS Project); optimizing the schedule to meet the needs of the clients
• Lead customer interfacing and relationship management while ensuring Averna’s interests

During the project closure, the project manager shall be responsible for:

• Project deliverables are in accordance with baselines requirements and quality standards
• Financial performance tracking and cost management of your projects
• Invoicing and payments terms
• Thorough closure of any outstanding projects activities

Qualifications

The perfect candidate in a few words:

• Degree: Degree in engineering, project management and/or equivalent experience. 
• Experienced: You have 5 years of experience and have worked in a customer oriented technical environment for a minimum of 2 years. You have experience managing engineering projects (software and hardware); You have managed multi-disciplinary multi-site teams in a project environment; Leadership experience is an asset.
• Skilled: You have an excellent proficiency with project management tools and with MS Office. You understand and can apply Agile methodology when required; You can think on your feet, think outside the box, strive under pressure. You are a strong & skilled communicator, you can influence change, bring team members to work together to achieve a common goal.
• Polyglot: You are fluent (written & oral) in Czech and English; speaking Polish or German is an asset.
• Flexible: You are able to travel occasionally (10-15%) but can be more if you so wish.
• Charismatic: You are a natural leader, are dynamic, and perseverant, responsible and takes ownership.

Additional Information

What's in it for YOU:

• A multinational high-tech work environment
• Team spirit, fun and passion for technology
• Development and training opportunities
• Attractive salary package including benefits
• We are a fair company

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.