Senior Project Manager

Our client, Quester Tangent, is growing, and they have a new opportunity for a client-facing Senior Project Manager to join their talented, multidisciplinary team in Victoria, BC. Proven experience managing technical hardware and software development projects in a regulated environment is key to this role, and the ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment is essential to your success.

Quester Tangent is a highly respected and growing Canadian company serving international markets for more than 30 years, providing an innovative range of products and services. They offer flexible, modular, scalable electronic products to rail vehicle manufacturers and transit authorities that enable the efficient movement of people and goods. Their working environment fosters creativity and encourages innovation, while allowing their staff to balance their personal and professional lives. You will be joining a cohesive team that strives for excellence and one that is united by shared corporate values.

What makes Quester Tangent a great employer?

They offer many benefits and rewards, and here is a sampling of what you can look forward to when you join their team:

• Competitive salary of $90,000 – $120,000 (subject to relevant skills, related experience, and education)
• A hybrid role with the ability to work from home 1-2 days per week, and flexible working hours (within core business times to effectively meet the needs of the team and clients)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including: health, dental, AD&D, long term disability, and life
• Paid vacation and one personal day per calendar quarter
• A collaborative and rewarding team culture

What could your day as Senior Project Manager hold?

• Managing project scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client expectations.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships through exceptional client interactions and collaboration.
• Mentoring team members to foster strategic thinking and enhance departmental performance.
• Overseeing project management activities, and promoting efficiency and continuous improvement in processes.
• Developing a thorough understanding of project contracts and utilizing a “contract first” approach.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to achieve on-time and on-budget project delivery aligned with corporate goals.
• Identifying and resolving project risks and issues to maintain progress and client satisfaction.
• Being available for national and international travel to support project objectives.

This is only a sampling of what your day may hold. Please be sure to review the full Job Description.

Our ideal Senior Project Manager brings:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• 8+ years of technical project management experience is required, with experience managing and mentoring team members in a technology-based company.
• Experience managing hardware and software development projects is required, and experience managing projects with a value of greater than CAD $1,000,000.00, and a project operational period of at least 18 months would be highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with Project Planning tools, specifically Atlassian Jira, or Microsoft Project
• Proficiency with MS Office products, specifically MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to travel in North America and internationally (15-20%)

Skills and Abilities that will help you thrive in the role:

• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent English communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong planning, problem solving, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic, big-picture thinking with the ability to align project goals with long-term organizational vision and objectives.

We would love to hear from you!

After reviewing the full Job Description, please forward your resume to TallSky Consulting. If you would like to highlight the skillsets and experience that make you our ideal candidate, we do encourage you to also include a cover letter. We look forward to receiving your confidential application!

This position will remain open until it is filled. We thank all applicants; however, after the initial acknowledgement, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.