Project Manager

Caylent; Canada; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud native services company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects with enterprise clients. This role involves managing project goals, acting as Scrum Master, and mentoring new team members. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in consulting and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position offers a base salary ranging from $116,000 to $145,000 CAD annually, with additional compensation options.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacations

Paid Holidays

Annual stipend for Learning and Development

State-of-the-art laptops and tools

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in managing large-scale programs for Enterprise clients.
• Experience leading projects in an Agile/Waterfall environment.
• Ability to mentor new team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage all assigned projects and coordinate account-related activities.
• Act as Scrum Master to track sprint progress.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and communication amongst stakeholders.

Skills

Consulting management

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Strong communication

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

Jira

Monday

SmartSheet

Job description

Caylent is a cloud native services company that helps organizations bring the best out of their people and technology using Amazon Web Services (AWS). We provide a full-range of AWS services including workload migrations and modernization, cloud native application development, DevOps, data engineering, security and compliance, and everything in between.

At Caylent, our people always come first. We are a global company and operate fully remote with employees in Canada, the United States, and Latin America. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity. Come talk to us to learn more about what it means to be a Caylien!

The Mission

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to join our growing Cloud Project Management team. The right candidate is empathic, customer-obsessed, and organized. Your mission will be to work collaboratively with engineering teams and customer stakeholders to meet project goals and engagement expectations. You have experience in managing large-scale or enterprise Clients as well the ability to act as a Scrum Master on projects to deliver quality solutions to our customers using a consultative approach. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be expected to contribute to best practice sharing and mentoring of new team members.

Your Assignment

• Manage all assigned projects, including setting goals between clients and delivery teams, planning and executing of projects, conducting regular touch-points and coordinating account-related activities as needed
• Act as Scrum Master to manage and track sprint progress against the overall project timeline
• Schedule and facilitate short Daily Stand-Up meetings with the delivery team to track progress
• Facilitate agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos and Sprint Retrospectives
• Collaborate with client Product Owners and Caylent Architects to author technical User Stories
• Review and approve weekly time submissions and monthly invoices
• Work closely with the team to ensure forecasting accuracy and budget management against deliverables
• Report on project scope and budget against Statements of Work (SOWs) weekly
• Proactively identify and resolve project issues and roadblocks
• Champion project experience through excellent communication and relationship building amongst our customer stakeholders and Caylent’s delivery, sales and leadership teams
• Seek and identify additional growth opportunities during the project lifecycle to help retain and grow the Caylent client portfolio
• Mentor new team members through the onboarding process
• Assist in identifying best practices or gaps in the process and work to implement changes as needed

Your Qualifications

• 5 years (minimum) of experience in consulting or professional services managing large-scale, complex programs for Enterprise clients
• Prior management of technical engagements that consist of 5 or more people and over a $500,000 budget
• Experience and knowledge of project management disciplines, methodologies, and tools with the ability to build out client roadmaps
• Experience leading projects in an Agile/Waterfall environment using advanced tool sets (e.g. Jira, Monday, SmartSheet, Assembla)
• Experience in forecasting and budgeting management to drive accuracy in revenue projections to realization
• Ability to identify and manage risks as well as proven ability in successful Escalation management of Enterprise and Strategic or Complex clients
• Demonstrated ability to understand client's business needs, encompassing both short-term objectives and long-term goals to drive additional revenue or account growth
• Ability to interact with clients at both a business and technical level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to executives
• Ability to contribute processes, templates and standards around project management best practices
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership in the areas of infrastructure modernization, application development and/or data engineering disciplines
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage engagements and ensure they are executed with excellence
• Ability to act as a mentor to new team members as part of onboarding or provide coaching to peers as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification - PMP, CAPM
• Agile Certifications - CSM, PSM, CSP
• Cloud certification such as AWS Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals
• Equitable Life - Hybrid Plan
• 100% Premium Coverage for the employee and dependents
• Unlimited Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Paid for exams and certifications
• Peer bonus awards
• State-of-the-art laptops and tools
• Equipment & Office Stipend
• Annual stipend for Learning and Development
• Work with an amazing worldwide team in an incredible corporate culture

This role may require up to 25% travel, depending on business needs.

Base Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this position is $116,000 - $145,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation Components: In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives. The specific components will vary depending on the role and individual and/or company performance.

NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

At Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems to assist with the screening and evaluation of applications to help match candidate qualifications with job requirements. These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals. If an AI or automated tool is used during your application process, it will only be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and your information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner. If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

Caylent is a place where everyone belongs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at Caylent.

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