Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Senior Project Manager, People Projects, you will be responsible for managing assigned projects from brief through to delivery. You will partner with Program Managers to define project objectives, scope, budget, resource allocations, approvals and success criteria. You will be leading projects that will evolve, innovate and scale our People programming for employees globally. Your knowledge of project management, combined with your strategic thinking, strong partnership and communication skills will empower you to manage an efficient end-to-end process and deliver exceptional results.
This role is primarily based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Meet Your Future Team:
The Global People & Culture Enablement and Experience team leads business management, project management, employee experiences and events. Through thoughtful experiences, impactful meetings, meaningful interactions, and activations in our spaces, we create the conditions for teams and the business to thrive.
This team is the conduit between People & Culture experiences, programs and projects, and our cross-functional partners - enabling growth, scaling our capabilities and activating our culture to achieve our business goals. We create and implement standard operating principles to ensure consistent experience for our global and regional employees. We work in close partnership with our cross-functional partners within People & Culture, and across the organization.
If you were the Senior Project Manager, People Projects, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Leading the planning and execution of all assigned projects; focused in a variety of workstreams across Employer Branding, Total Rewards, Strategic Initiatives, People Enablement, policy creation and optimization and more; ensuring they are delivered on-time, on-budget and in line with our standard operating principles
- Supporting the innovation and optimization of project team SOPs, operational processes, tools, and workflows within the People Projects team to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Maintaining a prioritized outline of projects, milestones, action items and status reports for all assigned projects
- Providing strategic guidance & thought partnership to Program Owners and Project Teams, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and deliverables
- Building and maintaining relationships with key partners across retail and within the organization
- Coordinating and communicating effectively with project partners, including cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure visibility, engagement and on-going alignment
- Proactively identifying and managing project risks and recommending mitigation strategies
- Ensuring project documentation is well-documented, current and complete
Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:
- Leading the larger scale projects and new initiatives as part of our longer-term roadmap
- Working with the Amer and the global group People and Culture team members on broader initiatives
Are you our next Senior Project Manager, People Projects?
- You have 5+ years’ experience in complex and strategic Project Management, and ideally a degree or diploma in project management
- You have a relentless attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide insights and guide work across the department and business
- You have exceptional PowerPoint design and visual storytelling capability; and consistently produce polished, highimpact presentations that support decision making and stakeholder alignment
- You ideally have experience in People and Culture (Human Resources) related programming such as learning & development, total rewards, people analytics, talent management, systems and/or operations programs in a global business landscape
- You have the ability to influence and guide without direct control
- You are proficient in creating, organizing and leading efficient and effective workflow and project plans
- You have advanced experience using project management platforms and tools (Monday.com, Smartsheet, etc)
- You are proficient in budget management, financial tracking and reporting
- You can collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment to drive results
- You can find simple, scalable solutions for complex problems and developing others to do the same
- You are proficient in managing a portfolio of projects and leading change through others
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships at all levels
- You have a commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and personal development
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in complex and strategic project management
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Advanced experience using project management platforms and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet)
- Exceptional PowerPoint design and visual storytelling capability
- Proficient in budget management, financial tracking and reporting
- Proficient in creating, organizing and leading efficient workflow and project plans
- Ability to influence and guide without direct control and strong stakeholder management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize, attention to detail, and manage a portfolio of projects
- Proactive problem solving, root cause analysis, and adaptability in ambiguity
- Ideally a degree or diploma in project management
- Ideally experience in People and Culture programming (L&D, total rewards, people analytics, talent management, systems/operations in a global business)
What We Do
Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B.C. that specializes in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment. We design and manufacture a wide range of mountain sports outdoor apparel and equipment for all conditions and experiences, including mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and trail running. Our company is built on a passionate and relentless commitment to design, craftsmanship and performance. We have a unique construction process that enables us to create technical products that can be trusted to perform at the point of extreme need. We are uniquely positioned in our industry as we have our own factory located in New Westminster, BC, which enables us to build products with a meticulous focus on detail and performance. We leverage this manufacturing knowledge and share it with our global partner factories. In the Coast Mountain Range behind our headquarters and design centre in North Vancouver, we field test our products in real world conditions allowing us to create the best-fitting, longest-lasting, highest-performing technical products available. We distribute our outerwear and equipment through more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide, in over 40 countries globally, including 38 branded and outlet stores in Europe, North America and Asia. The company started with six employees in 1989 and now has more than 1000 employees in Canada.
