Technical Project Manager

Company Description

In January 2026, Averna and Spherea united their forces to form the Spherea Group. A global leader in test and quality solutions, Averna Powered by Spherea collaborates with product designers, developers, and manufacturers to help them improve product quality, accelerate time-to-market, and protect their brands, covering the entire product lifecycle with comprehensive solutions and expertise.

Averna Powered by Spherea offers specialized expertise and innovative solutions in testing, vision inspection, precision assembly, and automation, providing significant technical, financial, and commercial benefits to clients in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, energy, industrial, medical devices and life sciences, semiconductors, telecommunications, and transportation sectors.

Its solutions include prototyping and consulting, precision assembly and production, automated test solutions, in-line test systems, test system replication, and test platforms and products. Averna Powered by Spherea's expertise covers vision systems, specialized battery testing, radio frequency and microwave, fiber optics, robotics and motion, instrumentation, control systems, and data management.

Job Description Technical Project Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex technical initiatives and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders; ensuring projects are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards in quality, communication, and operational excellence.

This person possesses strong project management skills, a solid technical background, and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technical projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate the integration, training, and adoption of technical processes and tools.
• Provide guidance and support to technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, process guides, and operational best practices.
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Track key project milestones, communicate progress updates, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support organizational change management, including communication, training, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales teams to align project objectives and priorities.
• Contribute to sales development activities by providing technical insights on projects and participating in client discussions as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, project management, or a related technical field.
• More than 5 years of experience in technical project or program management.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data handling, report preparation, or technical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in French and strong English is required.

English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communication with teams outside Quebec and to contribute to our international business activities.

Desired Qualifications (Assets)

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology, or operations-focused environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, databases, or cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and project management best practices.
• Relevant certifications in project management or quality assurance.
• Success in This Role

The successful candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable with both technical and business discussions. They are capable of building strong relationships, fostering accountability, identifying improvement opportunities, and helping teams achieve project objectives while emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction.

Additional Information What We Offer

• Learn and grow through cutting-edge projects
• Remote work #LI-REMOTE
• An extra paid day off for your birthday
• Competitive total compensation and benefits
• Paid mobile leave between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Significant discount on Montreal public transportation subscription
• Be part of a company that places ESG criteria at the heart of its mission for people, the planet, and performance.

Averna is committed to employment equity and is dedicated to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are happy to consider employment applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.