Senior Project Manager (Tech Professional Services - Canada)

About Us:

Aequilibrium is a leading Canadian technology company specializing in consulting and implementation services, encompassing digital transformation (strategy, experience design, and custom software development) and innovation (VR, AI, and Cloud). Renowned for our incredible culture and award-winning team, we're committed to making a meaningful impact on client deliverables and fostering collaborative excellence.

Position Overview:

We seek a Senior Project Manager with technology professional services experience and full client lifecycle experience: pre-sales support, Discovery and Planning, and Project Delivery. Experience as a tech startup Product Owner/Manager is a big plus. This role is ONLY open to candidates living in BC, Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pre-sales Project Management (20%):
   • Collaborate with sales and technical teams to capture requirements, estimate effort, develop resource plans, and prepare proposals.
   • Craft Statements of Work (SoW) to outline project scope, assumptions, resources, constraints, budget, and timeline.
2. Project Management (30%):
   • Lead Discovery and Planning phases, conducting client workshops, defining business requirements, and creating project plans and SoWs.
   • Manage cross-functional teams during the Delivery/Build Phase, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality project delivery.
   • Act as the primary client liaison, managing communication, decisions, and risks to ensure high customer and team satisfaction.
   • Utilize Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) with 2-3 week Iterations/Sprints.
3. Product Owner/Manager (50%):
   • Collaborate with the executive team to conduct market research, define problem statements, develop go-to-market strategies, and create product roadmaps.
   • Work with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize requirements, maintain backlogs, and ensure timely and quality product releases.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of project management experience in technical professional services and digital projects.
• Tech startup experience as Product Owner/Manager.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget while fostering effective client and team relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, leadership, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in diverse teams, maintain composure under pressure, and uphold professionalism and humor.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for forecasting revenue, expenses, and project milestones.

Must-Have:

• Prosocial motives, technical proficiency, independence, flexibility, agility, collaboration, and exceptional communication skills.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in XR/VR or emerging technologies, AI, employee training and onboarding, and the financial services industry.
• Certifications: Scrum Master, Product Owner/Manager.

Location & Reporting:

• Candidates for this role must live in Canada. While working remotely, in-person meetings in Vancouver and travel within Canada and the United States are required.
• Reports to the CEO with a dotted line to the Head of Technology.

Compensation:

• Salary range: CAD $100K—$125K annually, commensurate with skills, experience, and market data.
• Competitive compensation package, including remote work, comprehensive benefits, and access to training for upskilling with Udemy.

Join Aequilibrium, consistently ranked among the Top 5 Digital Agencies, Fastest Growing Companies, and Best Companies in BC to work for, and experience the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology alongside a talented and passionate team.

Some of Our Benefits:

• Remote work options.
• Competitive compensation rates.
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Medical, dental, and extended health benefits.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Unlimited access to Udemy, a business learning platform.
• Fun in-person quarterly engagements and activities.
• Ability to work with genuine and extremely talented team members.

At Aequilibrium, we seek candidates who add to our culture of valuing, respecting, supporting, and caring for each other. Diversity of thought and perspectives is critical to our success, and all applicants are considered regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, age, disability, marital status, heritage, or religious or political beliefs.

Aequilibrium is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining our team, you may be asked to undergo security screenings, including a criminal record check.