Technical Project Manager

Join Our Dynamic Team at SKYTRAC

About Us:
SKYTRAC is a leader in transforming aviation communication through cutting-edge satellite and cellular technologies. Trusted by operators, OEMs, and organizations worldwide, SKYTRAC serves over 800 customers across all aerospace sectors. Our Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions are redefining connectivity and reshaping the future of aviation.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual with exceptional people skills who thrives on collaboration and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally. The ideal candidate demonstrates professional presentation and demeanor, coupled with active empathetic listening skills to effectively understand and address the needs of others.

With a keen eye for detail and outstanding organizational abilities, this individual excels at managing and tracking multiple complex orders with precision. They bring a self-starter mentality, are highly motivated by autonomy, and are eager to take ownership as the primary point person. This candidate is relentless in their pursuit of excellence, consistently exceeding expectations and delivering outstanding results.

Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, the Technical Project Manager is responsible for managing and tracking the successful execution of technical projects across the organization. This role ensures projects align with the project charter, customer requirements, and organizational priorities. The Technical Project Manager plays a key role in resource coordination, schedule management, and progress reporting while fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.

This position is based in our Kelowna, BC, office, which is a requirement to ensure collaboration with the broader team.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will:

• Plan, organize, and oversee technical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with project charters, customer expectations, and timelines.
• Track project progress, manage schedules, and prioritize resources to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor project dependencies and provide updates on project priorities and risks.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet the defined project scope, customer requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Conduct regular project status updates, including reporting progress, risks, and resource needs to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support proposal preparation and resource planning by providing input on timelines and technical feasibility.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation for tracking and reporting purposes.

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have's

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in computer science, business, engineering or related technical discipline
• A minimum of 2 years experience managing multi-stakeholder projects
• PMP Certification or equivalent

This will make you stand out:

• Aerospace domain experience
• Contract execution experience
• Experience working with satellite networks (e.g. Iridium, Inmarsat, Starlink)
• Experience working within a quality management system (e.g. AS9100, ISO9001)

Why join SKYTRAC:
At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts. We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do. We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.

We offer:

• A positive and collaborative work culture
  
• Engaging team-building activities
• Flexible work hours
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Performance-based bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional days off beyond vacation entitlement

This position is for an existing vacancy within our Contract Execution team.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 CAD. The range posted is a guide and may not represent the compensation offered to the successful candidate. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications brought to the role.