Senior Project Manager – Bilingual (French and English) 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 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 Bilingual 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. 

• Monitor and control project performance by maintaining accurate status reports, managing risks and issues, and tracking change requests to ensure adherence to scope and objectives.
• Analyze business challenges to design and implement effective solutions that address user, process, technology, and data requirements, ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define scope and requirements, develop executable project plans, and establish clear resource, timeline, and cost expectations.
• Leverage data and analytics expertise to deliver solutions that meet client business objectives and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate discovery and requirement-gathering sessions, document user stories, and collaborate with technical teams to define sprint scope and priorities.
• Manage all key project elements, including scope, requirements, resources, time, cost, quality, risks, and communications, to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery.
•  Identify and proactively address potential non-technical risks and points of resistance, developing mitigation strategies and change management plans.

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

• University degree in Business Administration or Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of a related college diploma (Business Administration and/or IT) and relevant experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in both English and French is required— written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in full lifecycle project delivery using Agile methodology.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, managing multiple related projects aligned with organizational strategic objectives, including Coordinating cross-functional teams across projects, Managing stakeholder expectations, facilitating effective communication among stakeholder groups
• Experience in change management activities is preferred
• Experience in cost estimation, resource planning, and project time management would be considered an asset
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is preferred

…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  
• Support for remote work/work from home 
• 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 
• Access to 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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