Project Manager, Data Strategy (12-18 month contract)

Communitech; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established innovation hub is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join their Data Strategy team. This role involves supporting various data and technology projects, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and a knack for effective communication. As part of a hybrid organization, you will enjoy a flexible work environment while contributing to the success of Canadian tech founders. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a focus on collaboration and communication.
• Experience with CRM tools and project management software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of data and technology projects.
• Coordinate resources and manage project timelines and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed.

At Communitech, we’re all about the “F” word. Founders.

We were built by tech founders who saw the need for a community of support to help ensure the future prosperity of Canada. No other innovation hub can say that, which is pretty cool.

Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since. We’re here to support the founder at every stage of their journey, providing accelerated opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.

As Canada’s tech supercharger, we help founders:

1. Hire and retain the smartest, brightest and most experienced people
2. Access growth financing at every stage
3. Sell to the biggest customers at home and around the world
4. Connect the right people at the right time – peers who have been there before, coaches who can guide them through the difficult spots and partners from all over Canada

We’re looking to grow our team with passionate people – people who believe in our mission and who are willing to do what it takes to help our founders succeed. If you like to work collaboratively, get things done and be a champion for Canadian tech, we want to hear from you. Wonder what it’s like to work at Communitech? Learn more at our careers page.

Communitech is a hybrid organization headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Ontario. In-person connection is important to us, so we get together regularly for special events, collaboration days and team socials, and we ask our team members to work onsite from our Kitchener facility a minimum of 2 days/week. We are a flexible, people-first environment and want to allow our people to make decisions and choices about where they work to support work-life balance.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Data Strategy and Architecture, the Project Manager, Data Strategy will support the initiatives and projects of our Data Strategy team.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with the Data Strategy team in the planning and execution of data, web and technology projects which includes building and executing project plans with organization-wide teams.
2. Communicating with stakeholders, leading cross-organizational groups, surfacing issues and prioritizing deliverables.
3. Coordinating internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of the Data Strategy projects.
4. Ensuring that all milestones are delivered on-time and within scope.
5. Tracking and analyzing the project performance, expenditures and report on any current or potential issues/risks.
6. Managing the Data Strategy team’s Asana support tickets and assigning team members to resolve them in a timely manner.
7. Breaking deliverables down into tasks with appropriate scheduling and resource assignment.
8. Running stand-ups with the project team and meetings with the project input team.
9. Communicating with the Director of Data Strategy and Senior Manager of Data Architecture on any changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
10. Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules and status reports, as well as providing project administrative support as required.
11. Conducting basic testing on web-based platforms being developed by the Data Strategy team.
12. Conducting user testing and interviews as needed, including aggregation and analysis of research into actionable insights.
13. You will clearly and consistently communicate goals, responsibilities, performance expectations and feedback in a positive and collaborative manner.
14. You will ensure each project is running smoothly by anticipating and effectively dealing with project issues and potential roadblocks.
15. Other duties as assigned. All duties subject to change.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of project management experience. Project management (PMP) certification is an asset but not required.
2. Experience working with a CRM tool, in particular Salesforce.
3. An aptitude for effective communication, collaboration and a willingness to clearly present others’ ideas.
4. Experience with project management / workflow tools, especially Asana.
5. Understanding of technology, operational metrics, and the connection with successful business outcomes is considered a huge asset.
6. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects involving cross-functional teams and third-party vendors within budgetary and schedule constraints.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Experience developing briefing documents, defining project goals and objectives, identifying project risks, developing project timelines and budgets, and managing multiple milestones and deliverables.
9. You absolutely must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.

To Apply

Please apply online along with your resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Communitech is a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal persons, francophones, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.