Company Description
APS Global Partners Inc. is a business advisory company based in Toronto with flexibility for some remote work. The company assists innovative entrepreneurs globally who are looking to start their businesses in Canada. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate, and implement projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role as a Project Manager of Business Development at APS Global Partners Inc. The role involves business planning, sales, project management, communication, and utilizing analytical skills to support entrepreneurs in their start-up journey.
The role values candidates with the following traits:
- Commitment to excellence - You take pride in your work and strive to deliver the best possible results.
- Collaborative - You establish strong partnerships with fellow professionals and outside agencies. You are comfortable with inter-departmental working and relationship-building with other organizations.
- Diligent time management - You are able to manage your schedule, delegate tasks, and prioritize activities to ensure efficient and consistent project execution.
- Great communication - Communication is vital. Whether it is verbal or written, your great communication skills are needed when interacting with the team.
- Self-driven – You are internally motivated and willing to learn and expand your knowledge in your field.
- Critical thinking - No matter what the situation and circumstances may be, you are great when it comes to solving problems. You are able to analyze complex or non-complex situations, think critically, and formulate solutions accordingly.
- Ownership – You take pride in what you do. You are able to take responsibility for certain outcomes and know how to utilize your power to make the correct decisions in order for the most beneficial results.
Responsibilities
- Set project timeline
- Monitor project deliverables
- Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project's progress
- Coach and support project team members with tasks you assign them
- Manage multiple-size projects from beginning to end.
- Define project scope, charter, goals, and deliverables in support of business goals and work with senior leadership for approvals.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time and meet all business and contractual requirements.
- Conduct all project management tasks to ensure schedule, cost, and quality goals are met.
- Leverage the expertise of a Senior Project Manager and team to ensure the project scope is well documented and managed properly throughout the delivery cycle of the project.
- Develop project plans, schedules, and work breakdown structures for projects.
- Communicate project status, progress on deliverables, and risks/issues to leadership in a timely manner.
- Discuss and prioritize project issues with the leadership, and provide support to the project team as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, software engineers, developers, and technical leads to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Maintain project tracking and provide status reports to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Business Planning, Sales, and Communication skills
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Project Management and Analytics
- Experience in business development and entrepreneurship
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Communications or related field
- Strong business acumen in project planning and management.
- Preference for experience working in business incubators.
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance.
- Strong communication skills including presentations, emails, and documentation.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Technical knowledge.
- French is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Canadian start-up ecosystem is a plus