Project Manager - Digital (Mat Leave Contract)

AutoTrader.ca; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoTrader.ca is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project management activities mainly focused on cloud migration and compliance. The role requires leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and engage in cross-functional teamwork. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI tools and automation in project workflows.
• Proven project management capabilities in technology projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cloud migration and compliance activities.
• Facilitate Scrum events and manage deliverables.
• Coordinate project planning and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Project Management

AI Integration

Communication

Scrum Facilitation

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync, and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits. AutoSync is the largest and fastest-growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada, offering a suite of connected automotive software solutions such as vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage, and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, handling over 6.5 million credit applications annually. Collateral Management is a comprehensive, end-to-end technology solution that helps maximize recovery funds and ensures compliance across jurisdictions. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more.

AutoScout24, the parent company of TRADER Corporation, is the largest pan-European online car marketplace with over 2 million listings and more than 43,000 dealer customers. It provides a platform for buying, selling, and financing new and used cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles, serving over 30 million users per month across several European countries including Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and Austria.

AutoScout24 has been offering a comprehensive digital platform for car trading since 1998, catering to private users, car dealers, and partners from the automotive, financial, and insurance sectors. The platform includes a wide range of vehicles and has around 500 employees.

We are seeking candidates experienced in leveraging AI, including Generative AI (GenAI), to enhance engineering productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and optimize workflows. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI-driven solutions into daily work processes such as code generation, debugging, reviews, documentation, and decision support, with a proactive approach to exploring and implementing AI tools to drive innovation and streamline development.

The Project Manager will oversee various project management activities within the Registry and Recovery lines of business. Responsibilities include supporting cloud migration, consolidated reporting, compliance activities, and release planning and management.

The Project Manager will collaborate with project coordinators and IT teams to manage deliverables, communicate effectively across disciplines, and handle project planning, tracking, and stakeholder updates. They will facilitate Scrum events, escalate impediments, and support team coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Planning, coordinating, and participating in meetings, including scheduling, communication, and follow-up.
2. Providing administrative support to Directors and the Project Management Team.
3. Organizing release activities, logging change records, and ensuring completion.
4. Reporting metrics to management.
5. Building strong relationships with cross-functional teams to address business needs.
6. Supporting CMS software licensing, procurement, and vendor interactions.
7. Managing FinOps activities.
8. Planning and executing compliance activities such as PCI and application penetration tests, disaster recovery planning.
9. Managing budgets effectively.