Project Manager (Fixed-Term 12 months)

BCtechjobs; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Capital Savings in Canada is seeking a Project Manager to plan and manage complex projects across multiple business units with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. You will identify and proactively manage risks and issues as part of delivering on strategic objectives.

The role requires 7–9 years of project leadership experience, familiarity with Waterfall SDLC, and strong communication. A hybrid work arrangement applies, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a diploma requiring 3 - 4 years of full-time study. PMP Certification.
• Minimum 7 - 9 Years of Job-Related Experience
• Experience with Waterfall methodology
• Knowledge and application of formal project management methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle.
• Expert knowledge of MS Project
• Knowledge of business processes, practices, and systems, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Capable of managing a broad spectrum of projects, including Strategic Corporate Initiatives, IT Projects, and Business Projects.
• Advanced skills using the MS Office Suite and Visio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional quality reports, analytical documents and business cases.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexity within set timelines.
• Well-developed negotiation and mediation skills in planning, budgeting, resource acquisition and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and staff
• Conflict resolution skills for project-related issues

Responsibilities

• Provides formalized direction and leadership to assigned project team(s) and provides feedback on the performance of project team members.
• Maintains an understanding of the corporate strategies, goals, and objectives to ensure consistency and alignment.
• Determines project structure, identifies required skills, knowledge and abilities and defines roles and responsibilities of project team members. Develops related project documentation.
• Manages project plans: tracks, monitors, and communicates project progress, requirements, quality measures, controls scope, and change control processes.
• Motivates and manages diverse project teams (internal & external) and situations to successfully complete assigned projects on time and within budget.
• Communications: Strong communication skills to effectively communicate project objectives, requirements, expectations, concepts, and progress to the team, project sponsor, steering committee, senior management and stakeholders as required.
• Develops sufficient technical and business knowledge to manage the assigned project(s) effectively. Responsible for evaluating the feasibility of the project.
• Through continuing education, maintain a strong understanding of current project management practices, tools, and skills.

Skills

Waterfall methodology

SDLC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Team coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical reporting

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree or diploma (3–4 years)

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Visio

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location(s):

Help Headquarters

Job Type:

Full Time Regular

myWork Program:

Hybrid

Starting Salary Range:

$96,800.00 - $125,900.00

Background Screening Requirement

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check


• Credit Check


• Identity Verification


• Employment Verification


• References

Job Purpose

As the Project Manager, you will support the achievement of business strategies by planning and managing complex projects involving multiple business units with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. Identify and proactively manage risks and issues.

Accountabilities

• Provides formalized direction and leadership to assigned project team(s) and provides feedback on the performance of project team members.


• Maintains an understanding of the corporate strategies, goals, and objectives to ensure consistency and alignment.


• Determines project structure, identifies required skills, knowledge and abilities and defines roles and responsibilities of project team members. Develops related project documentation.


• Manages project plans: tracks, monitors, and communicates project progress, requirements, quality measures, controls scope, and change control processes.


• Motivates and manages diverse project teams (internal & external) and situations to successfully complete assigned projects on time and within budget.


• Communications: Strong communication skills to effectively communicate project objectives, requirements, expectations, concepts, and progress to the team, project sponsor, steering committee, senior management and stakeholders as required.


• Develops sufficient technical and business knowledge to manage the assigned project(s) effectively. Responsible for evaluating the feasibility of the project.


• Through continuing education, maintain a strong understanding of current project management practices, tools, and skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or a diploma requiring 3 - 4 years of full-time study. PMP Certification.


• Minimum 7 - 9 Years of Job-Related Experience


• Experience with Waterfall methodology


• Knowledge and application of formal project management methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle.


• Expert knowledge of MS Project


• Knowledge of business processes, practices, and systems, preferably in the financial services industry.


• Capable of managing a broad spectrum of projects, including Strategic Corporate Initiatives, IT Projects, and Business Projects.


• Advanced skills using the MS Office Suite and Visio.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional quality reports, analytical documents and business cases.


• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexity within set timelines.


• Well-developed negotiation and mediation skills in planning, budgeting, resource acquisition and management.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and staff


• Conflict resolution skills for project-related issues

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital

Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone - including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.

At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.

Coast Capital is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. If you are a candidate with a disability and require accommodation(s) during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 778-391-5836. This contact is intended solely for inquiries or feedback related to accessibility barriers, accommodation requests or alternate format requests. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met. You will only receive a response to inquiries related to these topics.

Why join Coast Capital Savings?

• Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.


• Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we're doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.


• A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.


• Work where you're most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.


• Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.


• Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That's why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP's.


• Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.


• Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We're human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.


• An award winning culture. We're a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.


• We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That's why since 2000 we've invested over $90 million into our member's communities.


• Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast

At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We're not all the same and we like it that way. We don't just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.