Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Finalize the scope of the project in collaboration with the client, Cohesive senior management and sales representatives.
• Collaborate with solution architects, functional and technical subject matter experts, as well as the client to develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities identified.
• Create a project repository in SharePoint, set up and manage forms and records to document project activities.
• Establish a communication plan to gather information from the project team and update all stakeholders on the progress of the project.
• Execute the project as per plan and manage/mitigate risks effectively throughout the duration of the project.
• Manage the overall performance of the project team, and collaborate with the Cohesive line managers for consultants on the project team to provide feedback, address issues or knowledge gaps, and support the development of resources.
• Forecast, monitor and manage budgeted and actual project costs.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline, or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong time management, organizational and leadership skills are extremely essential for success in this role.
• At least two (2) years of previous project management experience and familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing medium-to-large sized projects using Waterfall, Agile and/or Hybrid project management methodologies.
• A Project Management related certification (such as but not limited to a PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM etc.) is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills are essential, with the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with clients, and handle inquiries or challenges with professionalism and care.
• Extremely proficient in use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint).
• A working knowledge of IBM Maximo or other Enterprise Asset Management software is preferred.
• This is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week, hybrid or home-based in Canada.