Project Manager, HASTUS

GIRO Inc. / Le Groupe en informatique et recherche opérationnelle; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

GIRO Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Montreal, responsible for managing client projects and ensuring their successful execution. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a client-facing role and a relevant university degree.

This position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits including support programs and professional development opportunities. Bilingualism in French and English is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience in a software implementation environment.
• Strong organizational skills and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of clients' project objectives and scope.
• Ensure proactive communication with all stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Bilingualism in French and English

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Windows

Azure DevOps Server

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of clients' project objectives and scope and be responsible for delivering on GIRO's promise, both contractually and functionally
• Ensure proactive communication with all stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and schedules (deliverables, milestones, client responsibilities, etc.)
• Identify and assess risks, and propose solutions to avoid them or mitigate their impacts
• Communicate resource needs to the Project Director (sponsor)
• Ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the projects and are regularly informed of project status
• Coordinate the activities of all project participants and ensure task execution
• Negotiate change requests submitted by clients
• Close projects (final project report, retrospective meeting, etc.)
• Document projects and apply internal project management processes and standards

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager in a client‑facing environment
• Experience in a software implementation environment
• University degree in a relevant field (project management, engineering, operations research, mathematics/computer science, etc.)
• Knowledge of Windows®, Azure DevOps Server, MS Project (an asset)
• Strong project management and complex problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (internal/external, decision‑makers/operational teams) and to successfully lead all phases of implementation (needs analysis, configuration, client training, and follow‑up)
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Interest in traveling for occasional opportunities
• Interest in developing in‑depth knowledge of the public transit industry
• Motivation to stay up to date with the latest trends in the field
• Ability and willingness to learn how our HASTUS software works in order to understand its functionality and value for clients
• Strong organizational skills and autonomy
• Proven ability to collaborate within a team
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Bilingualism (spoken and written) in French and English (regular interactions with English‑speaking internal and/or external clients)

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in.
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

Employment Conditions

In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions—whether permanent, fixed‑term, or internship—are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO’s established procedures.

Employment Conditions: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date. The masculine form is used solely to simplify the text.