Project Manager - Burlington, Canada - Quadra

Quadra

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Project Manager

Location:
Quebec or Ontario or Alberta (Hybrid / Flexibility Policy)

Status:
Permanent, full-time (1)

You are known for your organizational skills and your ability to multitask several priorities at once? Would you like to finally join a fun-loving team that gives you the freedom to create and develop? Are you a fantastic presenter who likes to manage a large scope of work and resources? You have come to the right place as we are currently looking for a Project Manager to enhance our Digital & Corporate team.

Reporting to the Corporate and Digital Portfolio Manager and part of the PMO, the Project Manager will be delivering both technology (IT) and business projects.

Having an active role in developing the project management culture at Quadra. You have experience in the realization of projects using the traditional Waterfall methodology as well as Scrum? This is what we are looking for

With your strong interpersonal and analytical skills, you will be able to successfully manage various digital and corporate projects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing digital and corporate strategic projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion, within budget and most importantly that they generate the expected value through the use of the proper project management tools.

You will also support the team in the deployment of the PMO as well as work closely with the UX and Change Management teams.

Quadra's unique culture of integrity, caring and connection to others will allow you to thrive in your role and feel welcome.

Our teams are stable and passionate; they have been awarded with Great Place to Work and Best Managed Companies awards for over 19 years You will play a key role in the growth of the company.

What would be your main responsibilities as a Project Manager?:

Responsible for planning and overseeing assigned IT & Business projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion, within budget, and most importantly that they generate the expected value.
Effectively communicates project expectations & status to team members and stakeholders
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
Identify resource gaps and make appropriate recruitment recommendations.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Work with Change Management on organizational business impact analysis and change management plans.
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
Motivate and coach project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work and support them by removing impediments.
Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Deliver projects in accordance with project governance best practices
Create and maintain project documentation.
Support ongoing activities to develop and enhance project management practices
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

Key Skills and Attributes:

Energetic selfstarter but must possess a collaborative working style and thrive in a team environment
Excellent knowledge of Waterfall methodology
Excellent organizational and priority management skills
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong leadership and negotiation skills
Know how to effectively use communication to share ideas and empower the team
Selfmotivated, curious and passionate

Qualifications / Experience required to have success in this position of Project Manager?:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or relevant professional experience
Minimum of 5+ years' direct work experience as a Project Manager
Project Management Qualification (PMP/PRINCE 2) and Agile certification is preferred
Strong familiarity with project management software tools (Jira), methodologies, and best practices
Proven experience in managing projects using Waterfall methodology
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
Possess an Agile mindset
Bilingualism (French/English) in speaking and writing will be considered a strong asset; a basic knowledge of French would be a plus
Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement
Excellent analytical skills
Able to drive consensus among multiple stakeholders
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decisionmaking
Some travel may be required for the purpose of meetings with clients, stakeholders or team members in our various facilities

Who are we ?
Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. Quadra is dedicated to its 500+ employees located in Canada and the United States. We even have a team in Shanghai, China You will be joining a global team t