Project Manager (Spanish-speaking)

GIRO • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager leverages their leadership, management, and communication skills to ensure the success of projects. They plan, lead, and control key project variables (budget, schedule, quality, etc.) from project initiation through to closure. They coordinate and support the team to achieve targeted outcomes. GIRO is a global leader in optimization software for public transport and postal operations, planning and management. Every day, our solutions help move millions of people and millions of parcels more efficiently. From Los Angeles to Sydney, New York to Paris and Singapore, major cities and postal operators around the world count on our software to drive forward their urban mobility. Headquartered in Montréal, GIRO has over 700 full-time employees, mostly in software development and operational research. By investing 30% of our resources into R&D we continuously advance our products and expertise in the industry.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager in a client-facing environment
• Trilingual (spoken and written): French, English, and Spanish (regular interaction with English- and Spanish-speaking internal and/or external clients)
• University degree in a relevant field (project management, engineering, operations research, mathematics/computer science, etc.)
• Strong project management skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (internal/external, decision-makers/operational teams) and to successfully lead all implementation phases (needs analysis, configuration, client training, and follow-up)
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Motivation to stay up to date with the latest trends in the field
• Strong organizational skills and autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Windows®, TFS, and MS Project (an asset)

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 impact
• Communicate resource requirements to the Project Director (sponsor)
• Ensure that 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 tasks are properly executed
• Monitor and control all aspects of the project (requirements, costs, billing, schedule, quality, etc.)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees