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Company Description

As of January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to form the Spherea Group.  A global Test & Quality Solution leader, Averna Powered by Spherea partners with product designers, developers and manufacturers to help them achieve higher product quality, accelerate time to market and protect their brands by covering and offering solutions and expertise for the entire product lifecycle.  

Averna Powered by Spherea offers specialized expertise and innovative test, vision inspection, precision assembly and automated solutions that deliver substantial technical, financial and market benefits for clients in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, energy, industrials, medical devices & life sciences, semiconductor, telecom and transportation industries.   

Their solutions include prototyping & consulting, precision assembly & production, automated test solutions, in-line test systems, test system replication, and test platforms & products. Averna Powered by Spherea’s expertise ranges from vision systems, specialized battery test, RF & microwave and fiber optics to robotics & motion, instrumentation, control systems, and data management. 

Job Description

About the Role 

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead complex technical initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes. This role serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, communication, and operational excellence. 

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with a solid technical background and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and coordinate technical projects from initiation through completion. 

• Manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery. 

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, customers, partners, and other stakeholders. 

• Facilitate onboarding, training, and adoption of technical processes and tools. 

• Provide guidance and support to technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout project execution. 

• Develop and maintain project documentation, process guides, and operational best practices. 

• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency. 

• Track project milestones, communicate status updates, and escalate issues when appropriate. 

• Support organizational change management activities, including communications, training, and documentation. 

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to align project goals and priorities. 

• Contribute to business development activities by providing technical project insights and supporting customer discussions when required. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate in a few words:

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related technical field. 

• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects or programs. 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience working with data, reporting, or technical systems. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

Preferred 

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, technology, or operations-focused environments. 

• Familiarity with data analysis, reporting tools, databases, or cloud-based technologies. 

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and project management best practices. 

• Relevant project management or quality certifications. 

Success in This Role 

The successful candidate is proactive, highly organized, and comfortable navigating both technical and business discussions. They can build strong relationships, drive accountability, identify opportunities for improvement, and help teams achieve project objectives while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

What’s in It for You

• Learn and grow through multiple cutting-edge projects 
• Remote work model #LI-REMOTE
• Competitive benefits package and competitive total compensation
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Flex days paid between Christmas and New year's 
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance. 

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.