The experience innovation company.
Senior Project Manager
Location
Canada
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$89K - $120K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Valtech
• Manage CMS Platform projects from UXR through Design and Build. • Serve as an expert in the functional use of the client’s chosen CMS platform. • Understand the CMS Platform and lead with platform knowledge, driving UI/UX best commerce experience. • Drive system demonstrations and training to client business users. • Facilitate all necessary team meetings (sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews/retrospectives, etc.). • Facilitate Agile release planning and help the PO manage the release backlog. • Coach the team in Agile relative estimation techniques, cross-functionality, and self-organization. • Identify, manage, and mitigate project issues and risks. • Support and educate the Product Owner, especially with respect to defining and prioritizing the product backlog. • Ensure transparency into the team’s work through the Sprint Backlog, Burndown Chart, and other Agile metrics. • Lead by example - knowing when, and how, to push for more results. • Proactively identify and remove impediments that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver Sprint commitments. • Be the coach and all-around advocate for Agile delivery methodology amongst the project team and client stakeholders. • Influence software development lifecycles (plan, design, development, testing, and deployment) and work with both the business and technology teams. • Facilitate necessary team meetings, including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews & Retrospectives, along with ensuring effective backlog refinement. • Conduct business analysis and translating business requirements to customer experience and development needs. • Build roadmaps and advising clients on future strategies and execution. • Provide recommendations catered to client industries and their customers.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in a delivery lead role within a software development Agile environment, product experience is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience with a Content Management System; Optimizely, Contentful, etc.
- Experience leading a global Agile team of 8+ developers and designers.
- Demonstrated success in iterative release of software systems.
- Demonstrated experience implementing AI on delivery software solutions.
- Experience managing project budgets of $5 million+.
- Deep understanding of empirical data needed for stakeholder reporting and team measurement.
- Proven ability to manage budget, forecast, margin, and utilization of the project team in a Fixed Fee or Time & Material setting.
- Experience working with Rally/Jira or a similar project management software.
Benefits
- A comprehensive insurance plan, where you can choose the module that best suits your needs—Gold, Silver, or Bronze.
- Dialogue via Sun Life provides virtual healthcare services.
- A $500 Personal Spending Account, which can be used for healthcare reimbursements, gym memberships, and more.
- A retirement plan where Valtech will match 100% of your RRSP contributions through a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), up to a maximum of 4%.
- Access to a flexible vacation under Valtech's policy to support your work-life balance.
- Personal Technology Reimbursement – $30/month for every employee.
- We close during the winter holidays and offer flexible scheduling throughout the year.
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