Consultant, Project Manager

Project Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data solutions is seeking a Consultant, Project Manager to oversee project delivery and implement innovative solutions. The role requires strong project management skills, familiarity with cloud technologies, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients. Join a collaborative team that values growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of project management experience delivering technical, cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• Proven success managing Business Intelligence or Data Warehouse initiatives.
• Familiarity with cloud implementations and security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end implementation of innovative solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and client expectations.
• Develop comprehensive project management deliverables and processes.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software, Business Administration, Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Salesforce

Azure

AWS

Job description

About Project X

Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow.

Our team members are trusted advisors to our clients and offer innovative solutions that solve complex data problems. Collaboration, creativity, data knowledge and experience run deep in our veins. We are passionate about building long-term relationships with our clients and staying true to our values. When adding new members to our team, we also look for people that are aligned to our values.

We are also passionate about our people. Hiring and developing people that seek challenges, like to jump in and learn new things, and are happy to lend a helping hand to a peer is what makes us successful.

We understand that it’s our people that make us great.

Role Summary

As a Consultant, Project Manager, you'll serve as the linchpin for successful project outcomes, operating seamlessly between client sites and Project X headquarters. Your primary responsibility is to oversee the end-to-end implementation of innovative solutions. Leveraging advanced change management skills and contemporary project delivery methodologies, you'll orchestrate, motivate, and synchronize key stakeholders across various domains and practices. Your ultimate objective is to mitigate risks, engineer solutions, and deliver exceptional value to customers within stringent timelines.

This position does not have any direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Major Areas of Responsibility

1. Delivery Excellence

• Assume complete ownership and accountability for end-to-end project delivery, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations.

• Employ a dynamic blend of Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies to orchestrate projects efficiently, effectively managing resources and timelines.

• Foster alignment among key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure unified efforts towards project goals.

• Implement robust change management practices to navigate project modifications seamlessly, minimizing disruptions and ensuring smooth transitions.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including detailed daily/weekly reports to business sponsors, Directors, and other key stakeholders.

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining a vigilant stance on potential challenges.

1. Planning

• Develop comprehensive project management deliverables and processes, meticulously outlining project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and communication strategies.

• Skillfully schedule and coordinate project activities, including Sprint planning and deployment of project deliverables, ensuring optimal resource allocation and timely execution.

• Exercise disciplined budget management, meticulously reviewing and approving costs, forecasting expenditures, and adhering to budgetary constraints.

1. Influence

• Motivate and inspire stakeholders across diverse functional teams, both onsite and virtually, fostering a collaborative and results-driven project environment.

• Harness the unique strengths and talents of individual team members, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and facilitating professional development opportunities.

• Address customer concerns and queries with empathy and professionalism, offering clarity and reassurance in sensitive situations.

1. Innovation

• Actively contribute to the development of proprietary assets, accelerators, methodologies, and demos that enhance project delivery efficiency and drive sales growth.

• Leverage insights gained from past projects to drive continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes and methodologies to optimize future project outcomes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Software, Business Administration, Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 4-7 years of project management experience delivering technical, cross-functional projects end-to-end.

• Proven success managing Business Intelligence or Data Warehouse initiatives, including SaaS and cloud implementations.

• Familiarity with technologies such as Snowflake, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, and security solutions.

• PMI/PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications are a plus.

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Project X Ltd. provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.

Project X is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.