Jr. Project Manager

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

GHGSat’s capability is unique: The company provides high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further provides the company means to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions.

Reporting to the Sr. VP of Operations, the project manager will have a direct impact on helping GHGSat to become the global reference for remote sensing of greenhouse gas (GHG), air quality gas, and other trace gas emissions from any source in the world.

MAIN TASKS:

In the role of project manager, you will be expected to execute the following functions:

• Plan projects based on work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, risk management, and the use of the project management software tools.

• Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment, and information to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate a cross-functional team of developers, engineers, scientists, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative team environment conducive to high productivity and innovation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding project progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities effectively to senior management.

• Lead technical reviews (e.g. Kick off meeting, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Systems Requirements Review, etc.) and program evaluations.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, invoicing and receipts.
• Perform programmatic analysis and reporting internally and on occasion with customers.
• Function effectively in an environment where tight deadlines and a high level of pressure are the norm.
• Manage several projects simultaneously.
• Support proposal activities that requires software development work packages by helping in the definition and scoping of the required work.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE AREAS

The following subjects are immediately applicable to the work that will be executed by the Project Manager:

• Experience in management of software development project
• Experience with customer facing mandates; especially with government or government agencies
• Experience in dealing with highly qualified technical staff
• The candidate shall demonstrate initiative in problem solving in a cross functional organizational structure

 DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE AREAS

The following knowledge areas will be encountered during the work and previous experience will be considered beneficial.

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes and their relation to project life cycle.
• PMP Certification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential - Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Administration, Computer Science, or similar;
• Essential – Proven experience (3+ years) in project management within a software development or IT environment.
• Essential - Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from initiation to completion
• Essential – Must be able to obtain Canadian government security clearances (Industrial Security Program and Canadian Controlled Goods Program)
• Essential – Fluently bilingual (oral and written French and English) Desirable – Formal training in Project Management obtained at university, or any other applicable training in Project Management, or a recognized project management certification

GHGSat offers a creative and highly-motivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flex-time and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request accommodation, please notify your recruiter.