Do you consider yourself tops in your field as a Project Manager, leading software development, system integration, website development, and Microsoft technology-based projects? Then read on…
Whitecap (www.whitecapcanada.com) is a software designer, software developer, systems integrator & full-service software management company. We are a youthful and dynamic firm, developing leading edge business applications for the web and for mobile devices. Our projects vary, with technical challenges and professional growth opportunities aplenty. We offer a relaxed work environment with flexible hours, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Whitecap is actively seeking a Project Manager with a background of success and hands-on experience managing software projects. The successful candidate will lead Whitecap project teams on the design, development and implementation of web based business systems for clients across a variety of industries. We also do a large number of projects using Microsoft technologies including custom .NET based development, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and SharePoint. You should be energetic, motivated, and service-oriented. You must possess the ability to interact effectively with end users, management, and other team members and can work without close supervision and handle multiple assignments concurrently.
The position largely involves:
- A stakeholder focused strategic business partner, managing a portfolio of key projects and programs, fully vested in project and client success, simultaneously handling projects of widely varying sizes and complexity.
- Developing, tracking, and managing project budgets, work plans, timelines and scope
- Maintaining ongoing clear lines of communication with all project stakeholders, especially clients and project sponsors
- Ensuring client expectations and quality standards are met for all project deliverables
- Direct supervision of creative design, development and quality assurance staff
- Maintaining a positive work environment which attracts and retains high caliber individuals.
- Ensuring timely submission of Timesheet for their team and themselves
- On occasion, taking a hands-on role in actual systems definition and delivery activities, especially in the areas of requirements analysis, systems design and quality assurance.
- Assisting business development personnel in pre-sales activities, including sales calls and proposal preparation
We are looking for someone with:
- At least five years of progressive experience in project/program management and implementing project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills, with a confident manner and demonstrable experience gaining credibility with business partners.
- Strong organizational, planning, influencing and conflict management skills.
- A strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor staff.
- Demonstrated experience working with senior management.
- Strong negotiation skills to be able to deal with client issues.
- Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools such as MS Project and Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and the software tools and technologies we typically use in our business (.NET, SQL, HTML, C#, Angular, React, JavaScript)
Ideally, you will also have:
- A university degree in a business or technology program
- PMI PMP certification
Visit www.whitecapcanada.com for more information about us.
To apply for this position please send your resume, with a cover letter to hr@whitecapcanada.com.
