Project Manager

• Location: Vancouver , British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #12328
• Salary: CA$100,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Manager for a permanent position. This role will work out of the clients downtown Vancouver office. This is an on-site position 5 days per week for the first 6 months and then after a hybrid role (3 days on site and 2 remote).

Base Salary Range $90k to $100K 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Lead and manage internal projects and initiatives of varying sizes, ranging from a couple of weeks to a few months.
• Lead and manage externally facing projects, which can extend up to 9 months in duration.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and their teams.
• Maintain and track project budgets, timelines, and scope for both internal and external initiatives.
• Provide weekly updates to stakeholders, ensuring clarity on requirements and responsibilities.
• Report regularly on project progress to internal teams, external partners and upwards to the executive team.
• Gather, document, and memorialize project requirements, ensuring they are clearly understood and tracked.
• Drive successful project delivery by managing scope, risks, and resources efficiently.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including project plans, issue logs, and status reports, ensuring transparency and traceability throughout the project.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Drive accountability with cross-functional stakeholders in both Business and Technology.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset by conducting post-project evaluations and using lessons learned to improve future project management practices.

Must-Have Qualifications:
 

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of project or program management experience, ideally in software development or technology consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present updates and reports clearly to stakeholders of varied technical capabilities.
• A proven track record of delivering projects or products on time, on budget and within scope.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, and MS Project.
• Experience working with Salesforce.
• An interest in technology with the ability to quickly learn new platforms or tools.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a love for data.
• Ability to apply complex principles, theories and concepts of the technical discipline and provide solutions to a wide range of complex tasks, projects, and problem
• A proven self-starter that thrives in a start-up environment with minimal structure
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize new requirements and initiatives as they arise.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Preferred Skills:
 

• PMP certification
• Experience in consumer finance, healthcare, or technology industries.
• Familiarity with various delivery methodologies and practices, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and apply specifications, contracts, design documents, test plans and co-ordinate contracted technical projects.

For more current job opportunities, Follow MatchBox at linkedin.com/company/matchbox-recruitment/

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com