IT Project Manager
- Toronto, ON, M5X 1A9, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of Project Management experience in a SaaS, software implementation, or technology consulting environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful software implementations in a fast-paced SaaS environment. This role is ideal for a highly organized and proactive leader who thrives on managing complex projects, building strong relationships, and driving results.
As a Project Manager, you'll oversee multiple concurrent projects from planning through execution, collaborating with clients, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure successful outcomes. You'll play a critical role in maintaining project transparency, mitigating risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
This is an opportunity to lead high-impact implementation and transformation initiatives while helping shape project management best practices across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful delivery against defined scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and assign work effectively to maximize productivity and project success.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, internal stakeholders, and third-party vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
- Drive accountability across project teams while fostering collaboration and maintaining focus on key objectives and deliverables.
- Communicate project status, priorities, milestones, and critical path activities to stakeholders at all levels.
- Create transparency through integrated project plans, structured governance, and clear reporting practices.
- Identify gaps in project delivery processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and client outcomes.
- Optimize project schedules, resource utilization, and delivery methodologies to reduce risk and improve project performance.
- Ensure project activities align with organizational goals, strategic priorities, and client expectations.
- Standardize project management tools, templates, and best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with sales and proposal teams to develop project plans, resource requirements, and implementation timelines for prospective clients.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of Project Management experience in a SaaS, software implementation, or technology consulting environment.
- PMP certification, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing client relationships.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Jira, and other project management tools.
- Experience with enterprise software implementations.
- Experience managing full lifecycle SaaS, ERP, or digital transformation projects.
- Experience leading global or distributed project teams.
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated success managing 3-4 concurrent projects.
- Experience delivering at least four full lifecycle implementation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
What Success Looks Like
- Projects delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
- Strong client satisfaction and long-term relationship development.
- Clear visibility into project progress, risks, and milestones.
- Effective management of project resources and competing priorities.
- Continuous improvement of project delivery processes and standards.
- Successful collaboration across internal teams, clients, and external partners.
Why Join Us?
- Lead high-visibility projects that directly impact client success and business growth.
- Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Influence project delivery practices and contribute to organizational excellence.
- Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, SaaS solutions, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and career advancement.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead multiple concurrent software implementation projects from planning through execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients. Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and ensure deliverables are met on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of project management experience in a SaaS or technology consulting environment. Candidates must hold a PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification and demonstrate proficiency in Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
Skills
- Project management
- SaaS
- Software implementation
- Agile
- Scrum
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
- Digital transformation
- Enterprise software
- Project governance
Benefits
- Professional development
- Leadership growth
- Career advancement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Software
- Technology
- Consulting
Keywords
- Project Management
- SaaS
- Software Implementation
- Agile
- Scrum
- PMP
- CSM
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
- Digital Transformation
- ERP
- Cross-functional Teams
- Resource Management
- Project Lifecycle
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relations
- Governance
- Implementation
- Technology Consulting
- Project Delivery
- Reporting
- Accountability
- Business Objectives