About Averian:
Averian is an AI and custom solutions company building real-world systems deployed in mission-critical, production environments. We design and deliver advanced platforms and solutions that help enterprises build cutting-edge applications that improve quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. Our work goes beyond prototypes. Our software is used in live environments where accuracy, stability, and performance truly matter.
Working with global technology partners across North America and Europe, we operate as a focused, senior team where engineers and product leaders have meaningful ownership, direct access to customers, and a strong influence on technical and architectural decisions.
If you enjoy solving complex technical problems, working closely with real customers, and seeing your work deployed in production, we want to hear from you
Averian offers a high-impact environment where your contributions genuinely matter.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Engineering Project Manager to lead complex software development projects across embedded systems and enterprise application domains. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and technical leader with a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within scope. You will work closely with engineering, product, QA, and customer teams to ensure successful execution of projects in telecom, industrial, manufacturing and other sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and foster productive relationships.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects across embedded and application software domains.
• Drive project execution, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate activities between product management, engineering, QA, operations and customer-facing teams.
• Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and milestone reviews in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Ensure adherence to software development processes throughout the project.
• Support budgetary and technical proposals for RFQs.
Qualifications & Experience (not all inclusive):
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing software projects, including embedded and/or enterprise applications programs.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile, waterfall methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to manage technical teams and deliver complex projects on schedule.
• Practical experience working as Scrum master or Product Owner in Agile teams.
• Familiarity with embedded platforms, Linux, and application frameworks (Qt, .NET, or Web stacks).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Domain experience in one or more of the following domains is required: Automotive, Telecom or AI-enabled enterprise applications.
• PMP or Scrum certification is considered an asset.
• Experience managing customer facing project in software design engineering services environment is a plus.
Other Requirements
This role is 100% work from office. It is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Relocation of candidates will not be considered or provided.
Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to lead and shape the engineering vision of next-gen solutions.
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real business impact.
• A chance to work with customers on the cutting edge of technology development and adoption
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Software project management: 7 years (required)
Work Location: In person
