Senior Project Manager

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Introduction:

While being one of the companies leading the way in the development and implementation of asset management software worldwide, Deighton also provides career diversity in combination with challenging growth opportunities. Our core values include people first, collaborative, and respectful corporate culture, customer commitment, partnering for excellence, flexible, and versatile product offerings, leadership focus, and a commitment to being eco-friendly. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or someone looking to expand your career in a dynamic industry there is a place for you here at Deighton! With steady growth Deighton has established a global presence and is expanding our reach continuously. Join our team today and help make an impact on a positive legacy for generations to come!

Company:

Deighton Associates Ltd. (Deighton) has established itself as one of the world leaders in providing asset management systems and asset management expertise at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels for agencies around the world. Recognized as the premier software product for infrastructure asset management, dTIMS is used to manage large infrastructure networks in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. These infrastructure networks include hundreds of thousands of miles of pavements, thousands of bridges, and millions of wastewater, storm water, and fresh water distribution pipe assets.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role involves coordinating the efforts of team members and/or third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Most of our projects support clients in infrastructure asset management, so candidates with similar experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
2. Scope Management: Define and verify project scope, goals, and deliverables that support customer business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
3. Resource Management: Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
4. Risk Management: Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
5. Communication: Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members.
6. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendations reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
7. Product Knowledge: High-level understanding of the dTIMS software suite and how our clients use core functionality or willing to learn it fast.
8. Documentation: Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

Job Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
2. Certification: PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.
3. Experience: 7 to 10 years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects.

Skills:

1. Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
2. Experience with process improvement, asset management and inventory control.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
5. Strong technical knowledge.
6. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
7. Leadership: Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
8. Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
10. Teamwork: Strong team-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.

What does Deighton Provide?

1. Competitive compensation, vacation and personal time, group benefits.
2. In-house executive Chef – Lunch meals prepared and provided 5 days a week.
3. A supportive team that encourages and supports professional growth.
4. Located in Whitby, Ontario- Right off the 401 in the heart of Durham Region.
5. Company and department employee social events + gaming stations in-office.
6. Working on meaningful and impactful work.
7. Matching Group RRSP contributions.
8. Work From Anywhere Globally.
9. Roll Over Vacation.
10. Summer golf lessons for beginners.
11. On-Site parking.
12. Global travel opportunities.

Deighton Associates Ltd. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering and Software Development