Project Manager - Richmond, United States - VertiGIS North America Ltd.

VertiGIS North America Ltd.
VertiGIS North America Ltd.
Verified Company
Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description
The Company

At VertiGIS, we build powerful GIS software. Our portfolio of products, solutions, and services enhance the capabilities of leading mapping software, most notably Esri's ArcGIS.

For decades, professionals have relied upon us to overcome complex technical challenges so that they can make a significant impact in the world.

VertiGIS offers challenging and meaningful careers. Our employees help make a difference in the world through our technologies. We believe every individual contributes to a company's culture through attitude, interests, and skills.

Our teams are comprised of passionate, high-performing individuals that come from a diverse set of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds.

Together we strive to do great work, support each other in growth, and have fun

The Position

We're looking for a talented Project Manager to join our team.

This challenging and rewarding position will help plan, coordinate, and manage technology related projects, coordinate service requests with other development staff/partners, and manage internal projects within the organization.

Our project managers generally do everything necessary to ensure our clients succeed with their web-based GIS and telecom initiatives. Our clients are located all over North America, so occasional travel may be required (when safe to do so).

We're looking for someone with strong communication and interpersonal skills who is comfortable facilitating meetings and leading initiatives. This position involves constant attention to the big picture with the client/business partner relationship to ensure successful execution. You'll also be involved in the preparation and delivery of proposals and other presentations. Formal training and/or certification in project management is an asset and PMP certifications are preferred.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead the planning and implementation of projects
  • Create detailed project plans
  • Provide leadership to project teams to support internal and external customer requirements and project delivery
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
  • Estimate the resources and participants required for project needs
  • Identify risks and escalate where appropriate
  • Verify and control project scope
  • Manage project budget successfully
  • Create project performance reports
  • Manage and update project contracts
  • Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
  • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
  • Communicate effectively with the PMO manager to ensure performance of contracts and budgets
  • Adhere to corporate and PMO procedures and methodology

Requirements:


  • Experience using Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
  • Experience managing software development or other IT projects
  • Direct work experience in project management capacity
  • Proficiency delivering projects in agile and waterfall methodologies
  • Experience in people management, risk management, and change management
  • Knowledge of GIS, Geomatics industry, and internet mapping is desirable
  • Formal training and/or certification in project management is an asset
  • Scrum Master Certification is an asset
How to Apply

A cover letter complements your resume. It allows you to elaborate on your background and experience. It provides you with an opportunity to address how you meet the requirements for the role. It demonstrates your interest. These are important topics that aren't always covered in a resume alone. Your resume is factual, your cover letter is personal.

We've had the most success with applicants that include a cover letter.

Why Work for VertiGIS?

Team / Career Growth

  • Topnotch colleagues that like and respect one another
  • We listen to peoples' ideas—and act on them
  • A supportive environment with opportunity for training, professional development, and advancement
  • Challenging, interesting work

Benefits:


  • Medical, Dental, Vision options
  • Company covers 63% of the medical and dental premiums
  • Company provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D
  • 401K Safe Harbor with automatic 3% employer contribution after 90 days
  • And more
Office

  • A hybrid working model allowing employees to split time between the office and home
  • A convenient location in the Arboretum directly off Powhite Parkway
  • Onsite gym and café
  • Snacks and good coffee provided
We are a wonderful place to build your career. Our colleagues are great people and make our company the kind of place we enjoy coming to every day. We are growing and our future is bright


Note:
Please submit your cover letter and resume as PDF files.


Note:
Please check your spam box regularly to ensure no missed communications from the BambooHR platform.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature an
More jobs from VertiGIS North America Ltd.
See all jobs of VertiGIS North America Ltd.