TSX: BB), provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the real world. For nearly half a century, QNX has powered safety-critical applications where failure is not an option. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with the support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. Today, QNX technology underpins hundreds of millions of vehicles on the road and a wide range of mission-critical systems across industrial controls, robotics, medical devices, commercial transportation, rail, and aerospace and defense.

At QNX, we're building more than industry-leading embedded software. We're looking for an Ecosystem Program Manager to help scale and operationalize that vision. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of ecosystem initiatives, managing strategic partnerships, and ensuring external engagements translate into measurable outcomes for QNX and our developer community.

Do you enjoy bringing people together, building meaningful relationships, and turning strategic ideas into measurable results? You enjoy working with startups, developers, universities, open-source communities, industry consortiums, and technology partners. You're comfortable navigating both technical and business conversations and can coordinate activities across multiple teams and organizations simultaneously. If you enjoy working with cutting‑edge technologies, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and helping shape the future of the developer ecosystem around QNX, we'd love to hear from you.

Lead and manage the QNX Everywhere Enablement Program, helping partners integrate QNX-related offerings, developer resources, and assets into their platforms and user experiences.

Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders across engineering, marketing, developer relations, product management, sales, legal, and finance teams.

Manage relationships with incubators and accelerators such as startup hubs, innovation networks, and entrepreneurial programs.

Manage operational aspects of industry consortiums, standards bodies, and strategic technology initiatives.

Manage sponsorship activities and associated contracts, including NDAs, SLAs, SOWs, sponsorship agreements, and academic framework agreements.

Maintain a partner inventory database and identify opportunities to strengthen ecosystem coverage.

Coordinate QNX participation in hackathons, workshops, conferences, demo days, job fairs, and other community events.

Use modern AI tools responsibly to help automate, streamline,



and scale ecosystem operations and reporting activities.

Travel as needed to support ecosystem partners, events, workshops, and strategic engagements.

Experience managing programs, partnerships, strategic relationships, or ecosystem initiatives within the technology industry.

Robust project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executives, engineers, academics, developers, startups, and industry partners.

Comfort engaging with technical audiences and understanding developer‑focused tools, technologies, and platforms.

Understanding of software development concepts, particularly within embedded systems, operating systems, developer platforms, or related technical domains.

Experience managing external vendors, contracts, partnerships, or business relationships.

Fluency in English.

PMP certification or formal project/program management training.

Experience working with startups, incubators, accelerators, or venture‑backed technology companies.

Experience working with open‑source communities, foundations, or developer ecosystems.

Experience organizing technical workshops, hackathons, conferences, training programs, or community events.

Experience developing dashboards, metrics, KPIs, Salesforce reporting, or ecosystem analytics.

Knowledge of procurement, sponsorship management, contract administration, or legal coordination processes.

Experience collaborating with universities, academic institutions, or research organizations.

Additional language skills such as French, German, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, or Mandarin.

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well‑being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid‑time‑off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Bonus: The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization‑wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full‑time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success.



VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

We are seeking to fill this position immediately.

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence: We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Over the past 35 years, QNX software, a subsidiary of BlackBerry has become a big part of everyday life. People encounter QNX‑controlled systems whenever they drive, shop, watch TV, use the Internet, or even turn on a light. Its ultra‑reliable nature means QNX software is the preferred choice for life‑critical systems such as air traffic control systems, surgical equipment, and nuclear power plants. And its cool multimedia features have QNX software turning up in everything from in‑dash radios, infotainment systems to the latest casino gaming terminals and most recently we are making headlines in the world of autonomous vehicles.

BlackBerry provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services to power the world around us.

Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry’s high‑performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security or reliability. And with our deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission‑critical communications and critical event management.

It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran Disabled BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process.

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📌 Program Coordinator (Full Time) (Ottawa)
🏢 BlackBerry
📍 Ottawa