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Company Description

Vanguard Matrix Inc., is a Canadian software company that provide custom software development, ready-made products, consultancy and outsourcing services. 



Job Description

The successful candidate will be someone who can help identify and implement project management policies and lead multiple small and large software/web application development projects from conceptualization to launch. The Project Manager will be performing project leadership functions which includes defining the project’s objectives, retrieving scopes of work from Business Analysts for each phase of the project, overseeing quality control throughout its life cycle, acquiring resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members in order to deliver projects according to plan. Due to the nature of this position, the applicant will need the ability to work from home and during off-hours as necessary. 


• Create and implement project plans in accordance with business requirements and with the help of domain experts.


• Create and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) to be used for future efforts.


• Update the project plan on a daily basis, including deliverables, dependencies, assignments and outcomes.


• Manage multiple concurrent projects throughout their full lifecycle, from business analysis through project start up, execution, completion and wrap-up.


• Obtain approval on proposed scope and prioritisation changes.


• Continuously keep the project team informed as to the project’s purpose, background, scope, requirements, and important issues.


• Prepare communication plan and project reports to key stakeholders to provide updates on activities and deliverables, as well as significant changes, risks and mitigation strategies.


• Conduct stakeholder meetings.


• Identify and manage overall project dependencies and ensure project deliverables stay on time and on target.


• Identify project risks and critical paths and manage mitigation process with project team and stakeholders.


• Carefully and successfully balance the Project Triangle.


• Follow development process and project management best practices, and drive their continuous improvement;.


• Identify, appropriately escalate, and ensure resolution of issues.


• Accomplish department and organization missions by completing related tasks as needed.


• Complete other duties as assigned.



Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 


• Master’s Degree and/or Project Management certification is a plus


• At least 3 years’ experience of increasing project management responsibilities and successful project completions. Experience specific to software development is a big plus


• Expert skill in the use of Microsoft Project 2007 for complex projects 


• Experience with Microsoft Project Server 2007


• Understand how technical issues impact the business drivers and clearly communicate this information to all stakeholders


• Ability to customise project management processes, tools, and templates as required for the project


• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, including the proven ability to adapt to a dynamic project environment and manage multiple concurrent projects


• Proven ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all departments and at all levels of the organization, including senior management, and strong presentation and facilitation skills


• Ability to reconcile key stakeholder interests, conflicting priorities, and business strategy


• Ability to demonstrate work experience by providing examples and samples of work



Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.




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