Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - YARDSTICK TECHNOLOGIES Inc.

YARDSTICK TECHNOLOGIES Inc.

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Yardstick Technologies Inc. is a leader in IT outsourcing to small and medium businesses in western Canada. The reason for our success is simple. Build a trusting relationship with our customers by understanding their business as well as they do, implement a technology strategy that supports their growth and then delight our customers with our exceptional service

As a part of our team, you can expect the best compensation package that includes progressive benefits, a strong employer RRSP matching program, and a health and wellness spending account.

We care about your well-being and work-life balance, so we also include a work
- from-home plan and a flex-time program. We are heavily invested in your well-being and regularly run seminars and in-house training around important topics like physical, mental, and emotional health and other important topics like sleep and nutrition. Your future, your happiness, and your health are important to us Come work with us

Position Overview

As a
Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Projects Team to plan, execute and complete small to medium-sized information technology hardware and infrastructure projects.

You understand risk and how it impacts the success of a project. Your goal is to deliver projects on time and on budget based upon an approved scope of work.

This position is responsible for executing on the strategy of the organization, short and long-term planning, cross-functional collaboration, reporting on trends and direction of the industry.

Furthermore, establishing best practices in programs, procedures, and business development with current and future customers. This position potentially has the opportunity to sit on the Yardstick leadership team.

Along with your superior interpersonal skills, you will join us with previous supervisory experience and highly developed organizational and time management skills.

You love leading through change.

You are driven to continually improve upon the customer experience and are enthusiastic and positive about learning new ways to better the business.

You are a person who is responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a good communicator.

You have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service and managing project stakeholders in a busy environment and have experience in the following roles and responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Projects Team, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor project progress.
Ensure that all projects are delivered ontime, within scope and within budget.
Establish and maintain relationships with all customers and stakeholders.
Communicate project progress with customers.
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Create detailed project plans to assist in monitoring and tracking progress.
Explain project plans with clients as well as required staff members.
Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
Create and maintain project documentation.

Qualifications

3+ years experience as a Project Manager
3+ years expeience in a superviory or Management role
3+ years IT change experience
Bachelor's degree, Diploma or Certificate in an appropriate field of study
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification an asset
Thorough working knowledge of and practical experience with supervising and directing staff
Excellent clientfacing and internal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office