Senior Project Manager

Sodales Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions provider based in Toronto is looking for an experienced SaaS Project Manager to oversee multiple projects. You will be responsible for leading project teams, ensuring deadlines are met, and aligning projects with company business priorities. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of project management experience, a degree in computer science or project management, and must possess either PMP or Scrum certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience with SAP technologies are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience as a SaaS Project Manager.
• PMP or Scrum certifications are mandatory.
• Experience with SAP technologies is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 full life-cycle implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and manage progress.
• Optimize project deliverables and timelines to reduce risks.
• Train employees on project methodology and frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Jira

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in computer science or project management

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project (MPP)

Job description

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that all deadlines are met. Delegating the tasks to the right product/functional leads as needed
• Take the lead on projects, delegating tasks, and managing the productivity of project team with the best possible strategies to avoid timeline/cost delays including divide/concur strategies
• Identify gaps in client project management model and help create an integrated project plan with key activities/deadlines identified to create transparency. Ensure milestones are met on time.
• Assigning tasks to the right team members, checking on their progress, and ensuring that each project is completed on time and to the highest standard.
• Keep the project team focused on the end goal and communicate changes/impacts
• Communicate project status to stakeholders (internal Sodales and external client) and key project participants such as 3rd party vendors along with critical path items.
• Optimize project deliverables, schedule, and timeline to reduce risks
• Stay aware of company goals and strategies to ensure projects align with business priorities of Sodales including internal projects
• Standardize tools and template for project management
• Work with proposal teams to develop timeline estimates and project plans for new clients
• Train Sodales employees on Sodales project methodology and frameworks/sample deliverables
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and team leadership skills by building relationships internally and externally.
• Strong organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools as well as other tools such as Jira and MPP.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in computer science, project management
• 5 + years of PM experience as SaaS Project Manager
• Must have PMP or scrum certifications
• Experience with SAP technologies is a plus
• Minimum 2 full life-cycle implementations
• Must have outstanding presentation skills