Technical Project Manager

ERIS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental risk company in Toronto seeks a Project Manager to oversee and deliver software projects. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in computer science, at least 4 years of project management experience, and proficiency in agile methodologies. ERIS promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healthy and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project/program management experience in software development.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile/Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of security operations and compliance frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects.
• Define scope, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria.
• Track project progress and manage risks.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders

Excellent organizational and project planning skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Strong understanding of agile project management principles

Proven risk management and issue resolution capabilities

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Familiarity with project management tools

Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Job Description

One growing team. One single-minded goal.

To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier.

ERIS is the fastest-growing company in the environmental risk industry, placing us as the largest provider of environmental database and historical research reports in North America. Join an exciting, progressive company known for its innovative products and industry-leading service.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects (initiation, planning, execution, release).
• Define scope, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria with engineering & product teams.
• Track project progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time and quality delivery.
• Facilitate SecOps meetings to address incidents, risks, compliance tasks, and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Data, Product management.)
• Partner with security, IT, and engineering teams to integrate security initiatives into project roadmaps.
• Translate technical concepts (cloud, APIs, CI / CD, architecture) into actionable project plans.
• Provide regular project updates and reports for technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Anticipate delivery bottlenecks and proactively escalate issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and collaboration across teams.

Knowledge & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 4+ years of project / program management experience in software development, infrastructure, or security.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile / Scrum, and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of security operations, compliance, and risk frameworks is preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or SAFe are a plus but not mandatory.

Skills

• Strong ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project planning skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to convey technical status to executives.
• Strong understanding of agile project management principles and practices and experience managing projects in an agile environment.
• Proven risk management and issue resolution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar).
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style, fostering trust across engineering and security teams.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment, while meeting internal schedules and deadlines.
• If you are excited about this opportunity and feel it aligns with your strengths, interests and aspirations, we encourage you to submit your thoughtful cover letter and resume.

ERIS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please advise u s at : .

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be notified.