Senior Project Manager – Bilingual (English & French) Full Time TradPO

WHO WE ARE

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact – elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level technology and digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in project delivery, strong leadership, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders across business and technical teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: 

• Plan, lead, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of complex client-based projects and deliverables. 
• Manage budgets and align project deliverables to expected business benefits.
• Partner with Product Owners, Architects, and Scrum Masters to align delivery plans and remove delivery blockers.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog reviews.
• Provide clear, executive-level reporting and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary delivery teams, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
• Use delivery tracking tools (Azure DevOps, JIRA, MS Project) to manage progress and maintain visibility of project status.
• Produce and present detailed project plans, status reports, dashboards, and risk/issue logs.
• Support the adoption of DevOps and CI/CD principles in delivery planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational standards.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:  

• University Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale IT or digital transformation projects.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success managing enterprise-level projects in Agile or hybrid delivery models.
• Experience with Salesforce or other enterprise CRM platforms, along with a background in delivering projects within government, public sector, or regulated environments, will be considered strong assets.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and executive reporting.

…AND YOU ARE… 

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do  
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges 
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader  
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision 
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable 
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members 
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!   

MARINER OFFERS YOU:  

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter  
• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program 
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care 
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days 
• Unlimited training  

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!

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