Project Manager

Job Description

As a member-owned cooperative, we’re helping our members with their real goals and real challenges so they can live the real life they want. It’s what we’ve been doing for over 80 years, and it’s why today we stand almost 600,000 members strong. Plus, we invest 10% of our budgeted profits back into our community – almost $90 million since 2000 alone – because when our members do well, we believe our communities should do well too. Project Manager Jan 2, 2024 Location: Help Headquarters Job Type: Full Time myWork Options: In-person, Remote, Hybrid What's the job? As the Project Manager, you will support the achievement of business strategies by planning and managing complex projects involving multiple business units with multiple dependencies and stakeholders. Identify and proactively manage risks and issues. What else will you get to do every day? Provides formalized direction and leadership to assigned project team(s) and provides feedback on the performance of project team members. Maintains an understanding of the corporate strategies, goals, and objectives to ensure consistency and alignment. Determines project structure, identifies required skills, knowledge and abilities and defines roles and responsibilities of project team members. Develops related project documentation. Manages project plans: tracks, monitors, and communicates project progress, requirements, quality measures, controlling of scope, and change control processes. Motivates and manages diverse project teams (internal & external) and situations to ensure successful completion of assigned projects on time and within budget. Communications: Strong communication skills to effectively communicate project objectives, requirements, expectations, concepts, and progress to the team, project sponsor, steering committee, senior management and stakeholders as required. Develops sufficient technical and business knowledge to effectively manage the assigned project(s). Responsible for evaluating the feasibility of the project. Through continuing education, maintains a strong understanding of current project management practices, tools, and skills. Who are we looking for? Bachelor's Degree or a diploma requiring 3 - 4 years of full-time study. PMP Certification. Minimum 7 – 9 Years of Job-Related Experience Experience with Waterfall methodology Knowledge and application of formal project management methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle. Expert knowledge of MS Project Knowledge of business processes, practices, and systems, preferably in the financial services industry. Capable of managing a broad spectrum of projects, including Strategic Corporate Initiatives, IT Projects, and Business Projects. Advanced skills using MS Office Suite and Visio. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional quality reports, analytical documents and business cases. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects of varying complexity within set timelines. Well-developed negotiation and mediation skills in planning, budgeting, resource acquisition and management. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of management and staff Conflict resolution skills for project-related issues Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital Don’t meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone – including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you’re excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital. At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-391-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs. Why join Coast Capital Savings? Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities. Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we’re doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive. A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership. Work where you’re most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role. Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle. Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That’s why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP’s. Mortgage and auto financing benefits . Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits. Real Recognition . We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We’re human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year. An award winning culture . We’re a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards. We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That’s why since 2000 we’ve invested over $90 million into our member’s communities. Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.