Project Manager, HASTUS

GIRO • Montreal, QC

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager leverages their leadership, management, and communication skills to ensure project success. They plan, lead, and control project variables (budget, schedule, quality, etc.) from initiation to closure. They coordinate and support the team in achieving expected results.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager in a client-facing environment
• Experience in a software implementation environment
• University degree in a relevant field (project management, engineering, operations research, mathematics/computer science, etc.)
• Knowledge of Windows®, Azure DevOps Server, MS Project (an asset)
• Strong project management and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (internal/external, decision-makers/operational teams) and to successfully lead all phases of implementation (needs analysis, configuration, client training, and follow-up)
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Interest in traveling for occasional opportunities
• Interest in developing in-depth knowledge of the public transit industry
• Motivation to stay up to date with the latest trends in the field
• Ability and willingness to learn how our HASTUS software works in order to understand its functionality and value for clients
• Strong organizational skills and autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Bilingualism (spoken and written) in French and English (regular interactions with English-speaking internal and/or external clients)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of clients’ project objectives and scope and be responsible for delivering on GIRO’s promise, both contractually and functionally
• Ensure proactive communication with all stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and schedules (deliverables, milestones, client responsibilities, etc.)
• Identify and assess risks, and propose solutions to avoid them or mitigate their impacts
• Communicate resource needs to the Project Director (sponsor)
• Ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the projects and are regularly informed of project status
• Coordinate the activities of all project participants and ensure task execution
• Negotiate change requests submitted by clients
• Close projects (final project report, retrospective meeting, etc.)
• Document projects and apply internal project management processes and standards

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level