QNX Principal Technical/Software Project Manager

BlackBerry
Ottawa, Ontario$131k – $181kPosted 19 April 2026

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Worker Sub-Type: Regular Job Description: QNX enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. With a focus on reducing hardware dependency and increasing efficiency, QNX empowers organizations to unlock new possibilities in areas like high-performance computing at the edge, standards-based virtualization technologies, and cloud enablement. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. The Opportunity As a Principal Technical Project Manager at QNX, you’ll drive complex, global, cross‑functional engineering projects that will help to shape the future of embedded computing. You’ll work with an industry‑leading technology stack, including real‑time operating systems, hypervisors, safety‑certified software, and cutting‑edge embedded platforms used by top global OEMs.  This is a high‑impact, highly visible role where you are responsible for managing the cadence of the entire software development platform as well as the product releases that go out to our customers.  You will be empowered to build and modify polices and procedures as they relate to your projects. Alongside a competitive compensation, bonus & benefits package, working at QNX offers the rare chance to work on technology that sits at the core of the world’s most trusted embedded systems. You’ll work with a deep, modern embedded tech stack, collaborate with some of the most experienced engineers in the industry. It’s a place where your expertise has real impact and your growth is supported by a culture built on engineering excellence and innovation. What You’ll Do Lead end‑to‑end execution for large‑scale, complex embedded software initiatives across multiple engineering teams ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, optimising resources as needed. Arrange the distribution of work packages to the responsible function within the company and/or external contractors ensuring awareness of and commitment to project requirements. Coordinate the compilation of required project records including plans, contracts, requirements & design documents, test plans & reports, and other technical data. Develops detailed schedules for major or complex projects, detailing all activities required for successful completion Collaborate with engineering, product management, and customer‑facing teams to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and delivery timelines. Identify risks early, drive mitigation strategies, and maintain program transparency for executive stakeholders. Guide teams through architectural discussions, technical trade‑offs, and integration challenges. Champion engineering excellence, process improvement, and scalable program management practices. Provide mentorship and guidance to other Technical Project Managers and Co-ops Represent QNX technology and program status with customers, partners, and internal leadership. What We’re Looking For Deep technical background in embedded software engineering—you’ve built or helped to deliver embedded systems and can engage confidently with engineers and architects. Proven experience leading multiple complex software programs at scale across globally disbursed teams, ideally in embedded, automotive, IoT, or safety‑critical domains (working knowledge of ISO26262 or equivalent industry standards is highly desirable). Experience with software implementation project management, planning and deployments in an AGILE or iterative environment Strong understanding of real‑time operating systems, embedded toolchains, and low‑level software development workflows. Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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