Careers

Overview

Cayenta is looking for an experienced senior Project manager to assist with key projects for our install base customers. As a Project manager, you will report to the Director of Project Management Services and work closely with key stakeholders; Operations Group, Key Clients, Finance, R&D, & Support Services

You will be based out of the Burnaby, BC office and will have the opportunity to travel throughout all of North America approximately 25-50% of the time.

Details

Primary Functions

• Demonstrate outstanding project control, ensuring that project plans / schedules, project budgets, and scope control all exceed expectations.
• Effective project management provided through, impact analysis, leading project scope negotiations, managing expectations of evolving project requirements
• Identify, analyze and assess business opportunities, processes, and workflows for PMO process improvements

Project Delivery & Critical Issue Resolution

• Adhere to the schedule of work for all phases (& refine as a project journey progresses) of the project including start-up and post implementation follow-up.
• Be knowledgeable on project deliverables and contractual documentation to ensure obligations and expectations are met.
• Prioritize project needs based on tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources and deadlines.
• Coordinate resolution of project issues and/or delays to reduce the impact on the project and ensure timely implementation.
• Additional learning opportunities as project evolves.

Client Management & Leadership

• Responsible for all aspects of the project delivery, including managing the scope of the project and changes to the project deliverables, while ensuring client satisfaction and organizational profitability.
• Regular communication of project updates, critical issues, implications, and progress to our clients and our leadership team.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, or Information Systems required.
• PMP Certification considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of Project Management experience (with 2 - 3 years of direct management) within a software environment.
• Experience from the Big 4 professional services firms, MBB, Big Oil / Utilities or SAP / Oracle highly preferred.  

Desired Competencies:

• Problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills; must be comfortable making decisions independently.
• Detailed oriented, conscientious about meeting expectations, and ability to exceed expectations within a matrixed organization.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit, with willingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ and work at all levels of client organization.
• Strong influencing, coaching and communication (both written and verbal) skills across all levels of an organization, plus a passion for seeing others succeed.
• Must be able to successfully manage and complete multiple tasks within deadlines.
• Must be able to travel up 25% of the time within North America without restriction.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience and job responsibilities. Harris offers excellent fringe benefits including a generous vacation policy and health, dental, life and disability insurance.  

To apply click here Software Project Manager.