Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. We are a growing organization with a clear vision for being the IoT partner of choice for wireless device-to-cloud solutions. Our values of Innovation, Execution and Trust are the guiding principles in everything we do. Sierra Wireless has over 1,000 employees globally and operates in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com .
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity and Diversity
At Sierra Wireless diversity is valued and celebrated. We strive to foster an inclusive organization. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status to grow their careers here.
Job Summary
We have an opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join our IT Information Systems Team in our Richmond, BC headquarters or remote in Canada (working in a similar time zone). In this role, you will manage the prioritized corporate projects and lead the full lifecycle of IT projects from initiation through to delivery and handover. You will work closely with stakeholders, the internal IT teams, and vendors to co-create solutions that will transform our current system landscape.
Responsibilities
- Work with business and IT stakeholders to scope out projects, including functional and technical deliverables, cost estimates, resources, and identification of benefits.
- Consistently apply project management methodology, standards, practices, processes and artifacts to all projects and work streams.
- Initiate IT projects by preparing project scope documents and charters.
- Prepare project plans and schedules.
- Manage all phases of implementation, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, status reporting, issue resolution, and cost monitoring.
- Update and negotiate resource requirements. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors. Manage relationships with third party system integrators and vendors assisting with delivery and support for enterprise systems and associated services.
- Facilitate Steering Committee meetings and project meetings. Manage expectations with senior leadership and key stakeholders and effectively communicate all aspects of project delivery (reporting at all stakeholder levels).
- Document decisions and risks. Form and execute mitigation plan.
- Conduct post-implementation debriefs to identify recommendations for continuous improvement
- Proactively identify, address, and resolve issues/problems as, or before they occur.
- Define and lead change management activities based on awareness of the details of the changes and groups being impacted.
- Other projects and tasks as assigned
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business or technology-related field
- 5-7 years' successful experience implementing medium to large enterprise level IT projects requiring complex and multiple integration points, data reconciliation and migrations.
- PMP and SCRUM Master Certification would be an asset.
- Able to manage multiple stakeholder groups and interests.
- Excellent Communication and collaboration skills.
- Exceptional project management and leadership skills including; coaching and team building (cross functional), negotiation and conflict management, critical thinking and problem solving, ability to motivate others, risk and issue management, budget and forecast management and change management.
- Proven ability to build consensus, anticipate concerns and drive resolution to problems and issues.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Desired Education, Experience & Skills
- Knowledge of Agile development methodology
- Experience with Salesforce and JD Edwards platform is a plus
What We Offer
Our people are friendly, collaborative, and like to share their ideas and knowledge with one another. This creates an amazing environment where we learn from each other and innovate together.
Our Canadian benefits include paid vacation and sick days, extended health and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, matching retirement savings program, and employee and family assistance programs.
Our Richmond headquarters offers a subsidized cafeteria, free parking, free shuttle service from Skytrain, a Wellness Program that includes activities and challenges to keep our minds and bodies active. We also host various social events throughout the year where we have fun and celebrate. Within our Global Inclusion and Diversity Program, our Employee Resource Groups provide opportunities for our people to support and champion Women in Tech, Emerging Professionals, Pride@Sierra, and Mental Health Awareness.
If you like working with a successful team, are looking for competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to represent a recognized and innovative brand, we'd love to have you join our team!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume online through our careers website using the "Apply" button below. If you are a job seeker with a disability and you need individualized support during the application or interview process, please leave us a note on your application form.
We thank you for your application and appreciate your interest in Sierra Wireless, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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