Senior Project Manager

GardaWorld; Montreal West; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security and cash solutions is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Montreal. This role involves overseeing complex projects, ensuring compliance, and leading project teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, a PMP certification, and 5-10 years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of proven experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Bilingual English and French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire project teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
• Develop and implement communication strategies for project success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Project management certification (e.g., PMP)

Tools

Project management tools and software

Job description

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GardaWorld Cash is the world’s largest privately owned security services company offering a wide range of highly focused business solutions including leading-edge security services and cash solutions. In over two decades, our work has taken us from our home base in Montreal to the oil fields of Iraq, and embassies across Africa. We’re also present in financial institutions in the US and airports in Canada. We operate across a broad range of sectors, including financial services, infrastructure, natural resources, and retail. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and governments with people and assets deployed around the world. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, our 100,000 highly trained, dedicated professionals serve clients in North America, Africa, and the Middle East. In today’s complex world, security has become a vital concern for everyone and is the foundation of our present and future success.

JOB SUMMARY : The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing complex projects from inception to completion. They will be responsible for coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams, external vendors, and various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards. They focus on driving efficiency, mitigating risks, and achieving project goals.

Responsibilities

Project Oversight and Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire project teams, ensuring their commitment to project goals and adherence to established methodologies.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the entire project life cycle, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives.
• Employ advanced project management methodologies and tools to meticulously plan, execute, and deliver projects within defined timelines and budget constraints.
• Foster a culture of excellence in project execution, emphasizing quality and efficiency.
• Address internal or vendor issues that may impede project delivery and develop effective solutions.
• Monitor project scopes, costs, schedules, and staffing to ensure adherence to established parameters.

Stakeholder Engagement And Communication

• Act as a key liaison between project teams, external vendors, and stakeholders, cultivating strong relationships and facilitating effective communication channels
• Communicate project schedules, changes, and updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to address potential challenges and ensure project success.

Quality Management

• Set and manage quality targets for projects, ensuring that deliverables meet established standards.
• Implement measures to identify and rectify deviations from quality standards.
• Define and implement advanced quality assurance strategies, ensuring the highest standards across all project deliverables.
• Oversee the development and execution of organizational quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Milestone Management

• Develop and implement advanced task management strategies, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall project efficiency.
• Oversee and address complex issues and bottlenecks in project task progress at a strategic level.
• Collaborate with project managers to implement effective task tracking systems

Resource Optimization And Management

• Lead comprehensive budget management initiatives, overseeing the financial aspects of multiple projects within the organizational portfolio.
• Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation and budget optimization at an organizational level, including the allocation of hours to optimize efficiency and meet project objectives.
• Adapt resource allocations dynamically to accommodate changes in project scope or requirements, ensuring a flexible and responsive approach.
• Implement resource management best practices to enhance overall project performance.
• Drive enterprise-level risk management initiatives, identifying and mitigating risks at a strategic level.
• Provide expert guidance in managing complex risks and issues, ensuring the overall success of the project portfolio.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, regularly assessing project management processes and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to implement best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance overall project management effectiveness.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP).
• 5 to 10 years of proven experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills. Bilingual English and French preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Security and Investigations

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