Senior Project Manager
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening in the Online Retail space for a Senior Technical Project Manager with experience in either system integration or API space, Jira and strong communication skills to place at our client.
Start date: ASAP.
Location: Toronto/ hybrid.
Senior Technical Project Manager
Our Client is transforming the grocery industry.
Our Client has become a lifeline for millions of people, and they’re building the team to help push the shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join!
Our Client is a Flex First team.
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events.
OVERVIEW
Our Client is expanding its Retailer PMO team and is seeking a talented and driven Technical Project Manager to contribute to their fast-growing enterprise. As a vital part of the Retailer Delivery team, the Technical Project Manager will play a crucial role in orchestrating the cohesive, and timely execution of retailer implementation projects and ensuring seamless onboarding experiences for their retail partners.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Develop, maintain, and oversee the execution of project plans for product implementations, ensuring alignment with both Our Client’s goals and their retail partners' expectations.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, fostering cross-functional synergy between Our Client and their retail partner organizations to streamline the execution of project dependencies.
- Serve as the primary liaison for retail partners during the implementation phase, providing comprehensive project leadership that ensures a seamless onboarding experience.
- Project Planning: Deeply understand the retailer's business needs, expectations, and requirements; work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to define key deliverables, estimate timelines, assess risks, and prepare necessary tools.
- Project Execution: Coordinate the project team's activities to ensure task completion; develop and maintain key documents, facilitating transparent information sharing among relevant stakeholders.
- Champion the application of project management best practices and incorporate lessons learned from past projects, identifying process gaps and driving proactive improvements.
ABOUT YOU
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or relevant industry experience with a track record of successful delivery of at least 2-3 enterprise software projects, preferably to external clients.
- Some exposure to multi-tiered software solutions, enabling effective management of cross-functional dependencies.
- Proficiency in project management methodology, with the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, manage resource allocations, and facilitate productive team meetings.
- Proven capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a Product Manager.
- Detail-oriented with an unwavering focus on the big picture and delivering results.
- Stellar communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the power to inspire teamwork and motivate project teams.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues through keen instincts and organizational experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid understanding of multi-tiered software solutions, enabling effective management of cross-functional dependencies.
- Certifications such as PMP, SCM, or ITIL are advantageous.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for project management within an enterprise retail technology environment. We value individuals who can adapt to technical projects while fostering teamwork and innovation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your project management skills while contributing to the success of our retail partner onboarding process.
