Solutions Delivery Manager - Hardware

Basis:

Permanent - Full-time

Area of Interest:

Product Management

Location:

Oakville, Ontario

Who we are:

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.
 
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.
 
Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description. Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram. Join our talent network to learn more about job opportunities and company news.

Who you are:

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Solutions Delivery Manager who will be responsible for leading our hardware initiatives within our embedded engineering teams. With a focus on hardware development processes, cross functional collaboration, technical oversight, and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in enhancing our organizational capabilities. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

As a Solutions Delivery Manager, your key area of responsibility will be to drive various hardware product initiatives from conception to release, ensuring the successful delivery of our hardware products. This includes defining project scope, testing criteria, and deliverables, all while managing product timelines and interfacing with contract manufacturers and key suppliers. You will need to work closely with product managers and stakeholders such as engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to streamline processes and support complex projects.

To be successful in this role you will be a collaborative individual with strong project management skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities. In addition, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of effectively managing product initiatives from start to finish.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Support complex projects and product initiatives involving coordination with multi-disciplinary teams at Geotab; ensuring effective dialog, vision alignment and accountability of required work/deliverables. 

  • Coordinate internal team activities and lead project meetings, maintain detailed meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.

  • Staying energized, productive and focused in the face of challenges, ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.

  • Establish and maintain project deliverables, timelines, and milestone updates for sponsors and key stakeholders. Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders on all project-related aspects.

  • Analyze project issues and develop solutions, anticipate potential problems, and proactively address them.

  • Demonstrated ability to formulate cohesive recommendations regarding delivery approach after consultation with key stakeholder groups on estimated effort, resource availability, cross-program dependencies and other implementation constraints.

  • Gather and document stakeholder requirements for specific products and translate requirements into detailed technical specifications.

  • Perform post-mortem reviews post-product delivery or as required within the project delivery process.

  • Drive project communication and reporting; take responsibility for project tracking and analysis. Communicate vital information to the project team and broader product teams.

  • Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders and senior management.

  • Engage in establishing best practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to enhance organizational capabilities.

What you'll bring to the role:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project/program management or product ownership within a technology organization.

  • Experience working within a technical or engineering organization with knowledge of the high-technology industry.

  • Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful project throughout its lifecycle.

  • Experience with big data and techniques to extract value from large datasets.

  • Continuously stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and market trends to ensure alignment with industry developments and evolving customer needs.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal relationship-building skills.

  • A strong team-player with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.

  • Technical competence using software programs, including but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides), and JIRA.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

  • Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent is an asset.

  • Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) is an asset.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
 
Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.
 

Why job seekers choose Geotab:

Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work:

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like. When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority. We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!
 
We believe that ensuring diversity is fundamental to our future growth and progress and is an integral part of our business. We believe that success happens where new ideas can flourish – in an environment that is rich in diversity and a place where people from various backgrounds can work together. Geotab encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.
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