AAVAA – Project Manager

Montréal, Quebec, Canada             ·            Full time 

Project Manager

We are looking for a full-time Project Manager who will communicate directly with the CTO and report progress on the project, as early as September 2023. With AAVAA, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team building a unique listening device that allows everyone to hear what they want by processing their surrounding sounds based on input from their brain and bio-signals. Our goal is to give people control of their auditory environment, enhance the sounds they want to hear, and suppress distracting noise. In addition to solving one of the biggest challenges of human health, you will get:

• A generous salary, benefits, and vacation program
• A safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment
• Healthy snacks, frequent celebrations, endless tea and latte, social outings, and more!

We are looking for problem solver engineers and scientists who have a collaborative and meticulous spirit. AAVAA is a Montreal-based start-up dedicated to increasing diversity in technology; therefore, candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Your tasks and duties will include:

• Leveraging firmware development expertise to optimize device functionality and performance.
• Proven experience in working within multi-disciplinary teams and navigating diverse technical domains.
• Familiarity with PCB design and hardware components is essential.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and their application within wearable technology projects.
• Collaborating with hardware/software engineers to ensure successful project execution.
• Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Directly communicating and working with the CTO to ensure technical alignment.
• Applying hardware/software engineering knowledge to drive project success.
• Iterating designs and user experiences using a user-centered approach.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions, design reviews, and conceptual development.
• Providing technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in project management
• Firmware development expertise to enhance device functionality.
• Strong hardware/software engineering knowledge for seamless integration.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software to plan, track, and report project progress and metrics.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with technical goals.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software like Fusion 360 or SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, accessibility, and testing methodologies.

Above and Beyond:

• Prior experience in the wearable technology industry, sensor technology, or related fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
• Material selection expertise.

Please click here to apply.