Project Manager - Electro-Optical

SUMMARY:
This dynamic R&D company operates at the forefront of electro-optics and machine learning, developing advanced technologies for civilian, security, and select defense applications.

POSITION INFO:

The team thrives in a casual yet focused environment where innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence are at the core of every project.

Position Overview
The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team full-time. This individual will be responsible for leading the execution and successful delivery of cutting-edge development and production projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of product development, technical projects, production runs, and support initiatives
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cross-functional development teams, contractors, and manufacturing partners
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in alignment with strategic business goals
• Drive comprehensive project planning, including work breakdown structures, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management
• Oversee project costing and proactively manage risks with actionable mitigation plans
• Ensure stakeholder alignment and facilitate formal agreement on all project changes
• Support the development of business plans and product strategies, including defining and tracking success metrics
• Manage acceptance testing, transition projects into production, and ensure complete documentation and specification compliance
• Provide regular reporting on project performance, including time, cost, scope, risks, and resource utilization

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BEng or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management within a technical or engineering environment
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex technical projects
• Experience in project scoping, contracting, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong proficiency in planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and reporting on key project metrics
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with electro-optical systems is a strong asset

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering innovative technologies and thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects and contribute to the advancement of next-generation systems.