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Project Manager (Engineering Applications)
VueReal
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Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
Project Manager ( Engineering Applications ) VueReal is at the forefront of semiconductor microLED technology, recognized for our innovative capabilities that enable the efficient production of millions of micro/nano-devices over vast surface areas. Our technology is pivotal for the evolution of next-generation systems across diverse sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, healthcare, and security. We are committed to building strong partnerships with our clients, supporting their success through every stage of the product lifecycle. Be part of VueReal and lead groundbreaking projects that address emerging markets such as automotive displays, wearables, augmented reality, and other transformative initiatives. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making significant impacts in the industry, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated. Job Purpose : We are looking for an Project Manager to join our engineering team in Waterloo, ON. Working with the PMO, engineering leads, and cross-functional teams, you will support the planning and execution of multidisciplinary projects focused on system and hardware development for advanced microLED applications. You will coordinate day-to-day project activities, maintain schedules and documentation, track deliverables, and follow up on commitments. You will take ownership of assigned projects or workstreams within an established scope, with guidance from senior project management and technical leads. This role is suited to someone with a technical background, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to keeping work moving, identifying issues early, and supporting reliable project delivery. YOUR Day-to- D ay Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, and action trackers in collaboration with engineering leads and the PMO. Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other teams to support development, testing, and delivery milestones. Track deliverables, dependencies, and action items; follow up with task owners and escalate delays or unresolved issues promptly. Organize project meetings, document decisions, and maintain clear accountability for actions and next steps. Maintain project documentation, including requirements, risk and issue registers, change logs, and status reports, using established PMO processes and templates. Prepare project updates, highlighting progress, upcoming milestones, risks, and decisions requiring management support. Coordinate test readiness and execution logistics with engineering and quality teams, including sample availability, scheduling, and tracking of reliability, environmental, and functional validation activities. Support scope-change assessments by gathering information on schedule, cost, and resource impacts, and updating project plans following approval. Support phase-gate reviews, project handovers, and closeout activities by gathering required documentation and capturing lessons learned. Contribute practical improvements to project tracking, reporting, and documentation based on day-to-day experience. Qualifications and Skills you need for your role: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field . 3 to 5 years of experience in project coordination or project management within engineering, electronics, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or a related technical environment. Experience supporting hardware or product development projects, including planning, execution tracking, testing, and delivery. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments. Working knowledge of project schedules, dependencies, risk and issue tracking, change control, and basic budget monitoring. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and support customer and vendor interactions. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, or comparable platforms. Previous experience in the automotive industry, particularly in product development, engineering, or manufacturing is an asset. WHY VueReal : A fun, collaborative, and creative environment with a culture cultivating inclusiveness, fairness, and transparency Sick, personal, and paid parental leave, paid vacation, stock options Continuous learning and development isn’t just part of our culture, it’s what our company is built upon. A scaleup company backed by major industry players