A Senior Project Manager ensures that projects are delivered flawlessly on time and on budget. This role will have multiple projects on the go at any given time, so he/she should be able to handle competing priorities. This individual should be a master craftsperson, with an understanding of all the Project Management fundamentals, Agile delivery best practices and good business sense. Relationships will be key, as things move quickly at Havas CX, and she/he will need to build mutual trust to run successful projects. This role is for a 6 month contract and you must be based either in Toronto or Vancouver.

Responsibilities:

Planning

Has a clear understanding of the client’s business needs, expectations and requirements and can apply them to a clearly defined project plan
Recognize relationship and roadmap priorities, identifying optimal product/application features, key performance indicators, and measures of success -- while setting milestones to achieve their delivery and responding flexibly to change & evolving client needs

Execution

Coordinates activities of the delivery team and has overall responsibility for quality output
Manage a variety of project using either a traditional waterfall or agile methodology or blend of the two
Performs timely review, and approval of invoices and timesheets
Leads the creation and delivery of all change requests required for active projects
Ensure that the projects meets and exceeds the company’s internal project delivery standards

Monitoring – Scheduling and Financials

Ensures adherence to processes for scope management and change control
Responsible for accuracy and overall financial health throughout the project lifecycle including estimates, revenue forecasts, invoicing, payables, receivables, etc.

Client Communication

Ensure accurate reporting and open communication with client
Ensure risks and decisions are tracked and shared with the client on a regular basis

Experience:

5+ years of project management experience in digital, web and ideally mobile
Solid understanding and practical experience of agile best practices is required
Certification in an agile methodology is a bonus
Excellent understanding and performance of project delivery best practices including budget, scope and time management
Expert knowledge of one or more of the following: software development life cycles, web/mobile technologies, web/mobile development processes and the delivery of solutions with creative and engineering components, digital strategy projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Experience in working closely with Creative and UX teams
Preferably have a background or understanding of IT
Ability to deal with uncertainty and take charge of difficult situations
Strong team leadership skills (helping lead the team’s work)

Our Perks:

At Havas Canada our people come first which is why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

Centralized Downtown Office
RRSP Matching Plan
Physical & Mental Health Benefits
Dedicated Culture Committee & Diversity Team
Growth Opportunities & Employer-Paid Professional Development
Paid Parental Top-Up Policy
Flexible Hybrid Working Model

No closed minds here – at Havas Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

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Sr. Project Manager (6 Month Contract; Toronto/Vancouver Only)