Project Manager (IT)

The Project Manager (IT) plans, executes, and oversees technology-related projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of Financial, Maintenance and HR IT Systems. Responsibilities span from initial project/ enhancements planning through to final deployment and subsequent transitioning to ongoing production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project objectives including schedules, clearly defined scope, resources, and physical assets required to meet project requirements. Develop timelines and expectations for all elements of a project.

• Manage cross-functional project teams and stakeholders across the organization and different time zones. Anticipate and proactively manage change throughout the project cycle.

• Lead the development of various project plans, ensuring alignment of activities and priorities. Provide project status updates and key deliverables.

• Identify and manage risks, determine appropriate courses of action on complex issues while exercising judgment on moderately complex decisions that fall outside standard procedures, practices, and policies.

• Maintain ownership of project progress, scope, and budget, and follow proper change management processes to proactively address any deviations from established baseline.

• Organize all IT demand falling into the management area by helping the team sequence their tasks and stay accountable for their respective deliverables for projects, fast-pace enhancements and problems (recurring incidents).

• Ensure Canadian IT projects are planned and delivered following PMI best practices as well as DP World Project Management guidelines.

Qualifications, Job Function, Technical Knowledge, and Skills   

• A degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business administration, finance or a related area of study, combined with at least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in capital intensive industries.

• IT technical knowledge with a focus on ERP Systems and Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion and Maximo)

• Proven experience in at least three of the following business functions: maintenance, procurement, financial and HR processes.

• Experience in project environments that utilize Waterfall and Agile project management frameworks.

• Experience in business process design and facilitation of group meetings.

• Disciplined and open to new challenges.

• Analytical capabilities, and customer oriented.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage projects/workload in an efficient manner.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures with minimal supervision.

• Problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking and solutions oriented.

• Strong leadership with pro-active approach and attention to detail. 

• Fluent in English.

• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

DP World (Canada) Inc. fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging across our organization. We are a proud equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We welcome applicants to advise us on your preferred pronouns in your application.

All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees, spanning 79 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

At DP World Canada we’re proud to offer a well-rounded total compensation package, for all permanent positions, that supports your health, wellbeing, and career growth. This includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days

• Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one

• Annual health/lifestyle spending account

• Defined contribution pension plan

• Employee wellness initiatives

• Internal training & learning opportunities

• Professional development support

Our corporate head office houses our Shared Services team and is ideally located in the Metrotown Office Complex which features convenient accessibility from Downtown Vancouver and all surrounding communities. The office complex directly connects to BC’s largest shopping center, provides access to the SkyTrain and is a quick stroll to Central Park.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.