Job Title: Technical Program/Project Manager

Location: Halifax, NS

TP - ATG - 9244

Founded in 2014, Aethera® Technologies Limited is an innovative electronic engineering company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Specializing in High-Power Radio Frequency systems, Aethera's® expert team combines deep technical knowledge with innovative thinking to deliver advanced engineering solutions to clients worldwide. By providing cutting-edge technology and tailored systems, Aethera® empowers its customers to achieve market leadership and drive success in their respective industries.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is pleased to partner with Aethera® in search of a Technical Program/Project Manager to join their growing team. As Aethera® expands its global footprint and undertakes increasingly complex international turn-key programs, the organization requires a Technical Program/Project Manager who can guide these efforts with structure, clarity, and strategic oversight. The right candidate will provide a senior operational leadership role within the organization.

Role Description

Reporting directly to the President, you will serve as the primary program lead for a major, multi year, multi country initiative involving the design, integration, and deployment of advanced RF communication systems. This includes navigating permitting, site development, technology integration, international vendor coordination, and client relationship management from concept through to installation.

As the program integrator, you will ensure that engineering, operations, procurement, and vendor partners remain aligned, on schedule, and on budget. You will quickly become the trusted interface between Aethera® and international customers, representing the company across multiple regions around the world.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading all program planning, scheduling, and execution activities across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Managing complex end to end project cycles, from site identification to technology deployment, installation, and commissioning.
• Coordinating with engineering teams to ensure system integration activities (e.g., antennas, transmitters, propagation systems) remain on track.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships by communicating clearly, setting expectations, and ongoing program reporting.
• Coordinating international vendor purchasing and logistics.
• Monitoring risks, dependencies, regulatory requirements, in country constraints, and shifting program priorities.
• Travelling internationally to conduct site visits, meet partners, and establish client relationships.
• Representing Aethera® professionally in diverse cultural and business environments.
• Supporting the growth of Aethera's® operational capabilities, contributing to long term organizational leadership.

Your Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you are a technically adept and confident program manager who is comfortable operating within complex engineering environments. You demonstrate sound judgment, professional resilience, and intellectual curiosity, capabilities essential for overseeing a large scale international program while developing a deep understanding of Aethera's® RF technologies to support informed, strategic decision making.

Your qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma supported by relevant program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of program or project management experience, ideally involving technical system integration or infrastructure deployment.
• Ability to learn and understand RF propagation concepts and the technologies Aethera® employs (previous RF experience is an asset).
• Experience coordinating complex, multi stakeholder projects with international components.
• Strength in building and managing business relationships across cultures and time zones.
• Excellent communication skills, confidence in high stakes discussions, and the ability to hold others accountable.
• Strong organizational and scheduling abilities, with comfort navigating uncertainty and evolving priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required (initially up to 50%).
• Eligibility for Controlled Goods registration and relevant security clearances.

Why Join Aethera®?

People and Culture: Aethera® employs great people and celebrates diversity. They foster a collaborative environment where teamwork and open communication thrive, and value creativity, passion, and continuous learning.

Commitment: The team supports forward-thinking solutions built on hard work and innovation, listens with an open mind and encourages new ideas, and prioritizes the development and well-being of people like you.

Your Growth: You will grow alongside Aethera® and together you will expand into new markets, take ownership of innovative and exciting projects, and work directly with clients to implement game-changing technology.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking "Apply Now" below.

For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Rick Neima, Consultant at 902-488-2534 and rneima@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Rick know.

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