Senior Project Manager, People Projects - Temporary (14 months)

ARC'TERYX • Vancouver, BC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Project Manager, People Projects, you will be responsible for managing assigned projects from brief through to delivery. You will partner with Program Managers to define project objectives, scope, budget, resource allocations, approvals and success criteria. You will be leading projects that will evolve, innovate and scale our People programming for employees globally. Your knowledge of project management, combined with your strategic thinking, strong partnership and communication skills will empower you to manage an efficient end-to-end process and deliver exceptional results.
This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The People & Culture Enablement and Experience team leads business management, project management, employee experiences and events. Through thoughtful experiences, impactful meetings, meaningful interactions and activations in our spaces, we create the conditions for teams and the business to thrive.
This team is the conduit between People & Culture experiences, programs and projects, and our cross-functional partners - enabling growth, scaling our capabilities and activating our culture to achieve our business goals. We create and implement standard operating principles to ensure a consistent experience for our global and regional employees. We work in close partnership with our cross-functional partners within People & Culture, and across the organization.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in complex Project Management
• Relentless attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide insights and guide work across the department and business
• Ability to influence and guide without direct control
• Proficient in creating, organizing and leading efficient and effective workflow and project plans
• Advanced experience using project management platforms and tools (Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc)
• Proficient in budget management, financial tracking and reporting
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment to drive results
• Capable of finding simple, scalable solutions for complex problems and developing others to do the same
• Proficient in managing a portfolio of projects and leading change through others
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships at all levels
• Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and personal development
• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Exceptional PowerPoint design and visual storytelling capability; expected to consistently produce polished, high-impact presentations that support decision-making and stakeholder alignment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or diploma in project management
• Experience in People and Culture (Human Resources) related programming such as learning & development, total rewards, people analytics, talent management, systems and/or operations programs in a global business landscape

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and execution of all assigned projects; focused primarily on retail and cyclical programming workstreams ensuring they are delivered on-time, on-budget and in line with our standard operating principles
• Maintaining a prioritized outline of projects, milestones, action items and status reports for all assigned projects
• Providing strategic guidance & thought partnership to Program Owners and Project Teams, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and deliverables
• Building and maintaining relationships with key partners across retail and within the organization
• Coordinating and communicating effectively with project partners, including cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure visibility, engagement and on-going alignment
• Proactively identifying and managing project risks and recommending mitigation strategies
• Ensuring project documentation is well-documented, current and complete
• Championing process innovation & optimization within the People Projects teamto continuously evolve operational practices, tools, process and workflow
• Leading the larger scale projects and new initiatives as part of our longer-term roadmap
• Working with the Amer and the global group People and Culture team members on broader initiatives

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable
• Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore)
• Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents
• Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees