Senior Project Manager - Business Development

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus tied to growth targets

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Senior Project Manager to drive key business development initiatives from a remote setting. You will lead market expansion, partnerships, and new product launches, collaborating with sales, marketing, product, and finance to accelerate growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project management with a focus on business development, MBA or master's degree, and a proven ability to navigate ambiguity while guiding cross-functional teams remotely.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in project management with a focus on business development, strategy or market expansion.
• Strong analytical skills, market awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills with experience managing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects focused on market analysis, partnership development and new venture exploration.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones and resources.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures and meet financial objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration ensuring alignment and execution of strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks for new ventures and market entries.
• Communicate project status and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Remote leadership

Analytical skills

Market awareness

Business acumen

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to drive key business development initiatives from a remote setting. This role will involve managing projects related to market expansion, strategic partnerships, and new product launches, aiming to accelerate growth and enhance market position. You will collaborate with diverse teams across sales, marketing, product, and finance to bring strategic objectives to life. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive leader to shape the future growth trajectory of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects focused on market analysis, partnership development, and new venture exploration.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring alignment and effective execution of strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with new business ventures and market entries.
• Communicate project status, key insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in project management , with a significant portion focused on business development , strategy, or market expansion.
• MBA or a Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage complex, strategic projects with high levels of ambiguity.
• Strong analytical skills, market awareness, and business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Demonstrated success in driving growth and implementing strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure tied to business growth targets.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuous learning.
• Flexible remote working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic projects that drive company success.