Project Manager

ADP; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to oversee company-wide initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership and drive enterprise projects from discovery to closure. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture that values inclusion and continuous learning while ensuring effective change management and stakeholder satisfaction. With a focus on delivering results, you'll utilize your strong communication and leadership skills to navigate complex project landscapes. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Ongoing Training and Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Global Networking Opportunities

Focus on Mental Health and Well-Being

Commitment to Community Impact

Participation in Business Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management experience in software, tech, or telecom.
• Proven team leadership ability and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception to completion, maximizing stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project teams across multiple business units and ensure adherence to timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Relationship Building

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADP is hiring a Project Manager

• Are you looking to grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress?

• Do you want to continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities?

• Are you looking to be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark?

This highly visible role will report to the Director of the Strategic Initiatives PMO, overseeing company-wide projects and programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership and project teams to manage enterprise initiatives from discovery through closure.

They will oversee project development, communication, control, and execution with a focus on value creation, ensuring that partners understand and adhere to timelines and quality standards, and resources are allocated effectively.

Ready to #MakeYourMark? Apply now!

General Responsibilities:

1. Execute the Project Management methodology, leading projects from inception to completion, managing tasks throughout the project lifecycle, and maximizing stakeholder relationships.
2. Ensure effective change management, including post-launch adoption and adherence.
3. Gain commitment, alignment, and engagement from project team members, adhering to project management standards aligned with ADP’s mission and values.
4. Manage a project team across multiple business units, following established implementation methodologies, tools, and processes.
5. Maintain project control in a virtual, matrix-managed environment by overseeing development, communication, and execution of project goals.
6. Plan, schedule, and control activities of complex business projects.
7. Monitor project deliverables, maintaining key documents to ensure process adherence and goal achievement.
8. Manage relationships as the primary contact and escalation point for stakeholders.
9. Maintain focus on exceeding stakeholder expectations and proactively assess satisfaction.
10. Monitor quality and productivity using established metrics.
11. Develop professional relationships across business units to ensure project quality.
12. Oversee escalation and resolution of project issues, assigning responsibilities appropriately.
13. Provide feedback on team performance and individual contributions.
14. Create, modify, and deploy the project management framework for initiatives.
15. Ensure project health reporting and risk assessments are in place.
16. Establish clear goals and action plans to monitor progress and address gaps.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Success Factors:

• Successful completion of a project management case study.
• Empathy combined with assertiveness.
• Sales and operations mindset—persuasion, influence, operational skills.
• Critical thinking and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Relationship building and networking skills.
• Results orientation and exceeding client expectations.
• Clear articulation of direction.
• Championing ADP’s processes and tools.

Requirements to Succeed in this Role:

• 5-10 years of project management experience in software, tech, or telecom.
• Effective communication skills across all mediums, including with C-level executives.
• Proven team leadership ability.
• Knowledge of functional areas and related products (preferred).
• Project leadership skills demonstrated.
• Professional certifications (PMP) required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated project leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and relationship-building skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on exceeding expectations.
• Ability to articulate clear direction and champion processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Consulting background is a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Focus on mental health and well-being.
• Commitment to community impact.
• Ongoing training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to create, innovate, and shape the future of work.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Global networking opportunities.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

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