Project Manager Aerospace & Defense

Overview Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division is looking for a Project Manager, reporting to the Engineering Manager, Aerospace and Defense Engineering, to join a global engineering and manufacturing leader in tech that does cool stuff that matters. Within the Aerospace and Defense Business Area, you will work with a talented team of business and technical professionals to lead the planning and execution of a variety of technological products. This could include hardware and/or software development. Drawing on your high caliber project management (PM) skills and experience, you will also help shape our PM processes and best practices. Location: Hexagon is a global company with office around this world. This position can be based in Calgary, Alberta. Responsibilities As a Project Manager, responsibilities include: Lead product development and/or software development projects forward by directing the project schedule, scope, cost and quality to deliver exceptional products aligned with business needs by using Hexagon Autonomy and Positioning development process Effectively collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional development teams to ensure project success Ensure project information is disseminated in a timely manner Proactively monitor, control, communicate and respond to project issues and risks Facilitate and oversee the approvals process for project related changes Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with key parties at all organizational levels Foster a collaborative team environment within the project team Listen to and address team concerns before issues arise and manage conflict Prepare regular project status and dashboard updates Qualifications Must-Have: Experience with digital hardware, embedded firmware or software development and/or testing Solid understanding of project management methodologies A minimum of 3 years of combined product development and project management experience Demonstrated ability to coordinate work in a cross functional team Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a cohesive working atmosphere Able to analyze, communicate and address complex issues independently and/or with the support of project resources Experience with project management and collaboration tools like MS Project, Jira, Confluence Able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities, demands and timelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Lead the planning and execution of hardware and software technological products within the Aerospace and Defense sector. Manage project schedules, scope, cost, and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requires a minimum of 3 years of combined product development and project management experience, specifically with digital hardware or software. Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and MS Project and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

• BudgetingPreferred
• JiraPreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred
• Quality ControlPreferred
• Product DevelopmentPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• schedulingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Product Development
• Software Development
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• MS Project
• Jira
• Confluence
• Embedded Firmware
• Digital Hardware
• Cross-functional Team Coordination
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Quality Control
• Conflict Management
• Technical Communication

• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Software

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 30, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level