Project Manager
Richmond, BC Canada | Project Management
No. of Openings
1
Years of Experience
Eight and above
Education Requirement
A bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning: Develop a comprehensive project plan, including defining project goals, objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
2. Scope Management: Define and manage the project scope, ensuring that it remains within the defined boundaries and aligns with the project’s goals.
3. Resource Allocation: Allocate resources, including personnel, budget, and materials, to meet project requirements and timelines.
4. Team Leadership: Assemble project teams, assign roles and responsibilities, and provide leadership, guidance, and motivation to team members.
5. Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, and monitor and address risks throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Communication: Establish effective communication channels, keeping stakeholders informed about project progress, issues, and changes.
7. Budget Management: Develop and manage the project budget, tracking expenses and ensuring cost control throughout the project.
8. Timeline and Schedule Management: Create project schedules, set milestones, and monitor progress to ensure that the project stays on track.
9. Quality Assurance: Define and enforce quality standards, conducting quality control checks to ensure deliverables meet predefined criteria.
10. Issue Resolution: Identify and address project issues and conflicts, providing solutions and minimizing disruptions to project progress.
11. Stakeholder Management: Engage with project stakeholders, including clients and team members, to gather requirements, address concerns, and manage expectations.
12. Change Management: Evaluate and accommodate changes to project scope or requirements, assessing their impact and managing change requests effectively.
13. Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and change logs.
14. Procurement Management: If necessary, manage the procurement of external goods and services for the project, including vendor selection and contract negotiation.
15. Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor project performance against predefined metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
16. Closing and Evaluation: Ensure proper project closure, including evaluating project results, conducting post-project reviews, and gathering feedback for process improvement.
17. Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts and disagreements within the project team or with stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
18. Continuous Improvement: Implement lessons learned from previous projects to improve project management processes and outcomes.
19. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the project complies with relevant regulations and standards.
20. Client Satisfaction: Focus on meeting client expectations, ensuring client satisfaction, and building strong client relationships.
Must-have Qualifications
1. Project Management Experience: Prior experience in project management, demonstrating successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
2. Leadership and Team Management Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage conflicts, and drive them towards project goals.
3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
4. Risk Management and Problem-Solving: Proficiency in identifying and mitigating risks, as well as solving problems that arise during projects.
5. Time and Resource Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage project timelines and resources effectively.
6. Budgeting and Cost Management: Understanding of budgeting and cost control to ensure projects remain within financial constraints.
7. Adaptability and Flexibility: Capability to adapt to changing project needs, unforeseen circumstances, and dynamic environments.
8. Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, Trello) to plan and track project progress.
9. Understanding of Project Lifecycle: Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or PRINCE2.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Project Management Certification: Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or PRINCE2 Practitioner, which demonstrate advanced project management knowledge.
2. Industry-Specific Experience: Experience in the specific industry of the company, enabling a deeper understanding of sector-related challenges and needs.
3. Stakeholder Management Skills: Strong ability to engage and manage relationships with stakeholders, clients, and external partners.
4. Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiation for resource allocation, conflict resolution, and managing client expectations.
5. Quality Management Expertise: Understanding of quality assurance practices to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
6. Change Management Skills: Ability to manage changes within the project and the organization, mitigating resistance and ensuring successful adoption.
7. Data Analysis and Reporting: Understanding how to use project data to generate reports and insights for improving project efficiency.
8. Continuous Learning and Improvement: A commitment to staying updated with industry best practices, seeking professional development opportunities, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
9. International Project Management Experience: Experience managing projects across different countries, time zones, or cultural backgrounds.
10. Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making: Advanced skills in resolving conflicts within the team and making critical decisions for project success.