Project Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Toronto to oversee application and cloud migration projects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of IT project management experience, working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. A solid understanding of Agile methodologies and proficiency with project management tools like Jira and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 4 years in software or cloud migration projects.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead application and data migration initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration across engineering, data, and business units.

Skills

Project Management

Software & Application Migration

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Risk & Budget Management

Agile Delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PMP or Agile/Scrum Master certifications

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Azure DevOps

Power BI

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Toronto

JobType: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage end-to-end initiatives, including large-scale application and cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering complex technology programs, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Migration & Technology Projects: Lead and support application and data migration initiatives, working closely with technical architects and business stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks to ensure on-schedule outcomes.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: Maintain clear communication with executives, business partners, and technical teams while managing expectations and alignment.
• Team Leadership: Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, data, QA, and business units, using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies.
• Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives to ensure smooth implementation and user adoption.
• Reporting & Governance: Track key milestones, KPIs, budgets, and resource usage while providing transparent status reports and dashboards.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external partners and technology vendors to support project goals and resolve issues.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure that all project outcomes meet quality, security, and compliance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of IT project management experience, including at least 4 years managing software, cloud, or application migration projects.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to engage in technical discussions and translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
• Methodologies: Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SDLC, and hybrid project delivery models.
• Tools: Experience with project and workflow management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, and reporting dashboards (Power BI or similar).
• Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Certifications like PMP or Agile/Scrum Master are preferred.

Skills

• Project Management
• Software & Application Migration
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Risk & Budget Management
• Agile Delivery