Project Management Specialist

G Adventures

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
About UsG Adventures is the world’s largest small-group adventure travel company and we’ve been making epic travel memories happen on all seven continents for over 30 years.Our mission is simple: to change lives through travel. And not just our travelers’ either. Since day one, our tours have been built to establish meaningful relationships with local communities, directly benefiting the people and places we visit at every step of our tours.With the demand for travel coming back strong, we are set up and excited for this next chapter in our company’s story — and we’d love for you to be a part of it.Our DNA revolves around building, nurturing, and developing a diverse culture of people and a true sense of belonging, where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work each and every day. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, and yourself, alongside a passionate, talented, and welcoming community that works hard to spread goodness around the world.If all that sounds like your kind of thing, well, we can’t wait for you to join us.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Strategy & PrioritizationCollaborate with department leads and the leadership team to align project priorities with organizational and corporate strategies, fostering ownership and accountability.Establish, implement, and refine project policies, processes, and functions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Assess project requests to ensure all pertinent details and information are provided from project initiation.Project Management & ExecutionManage day-to-day operations of organization-wide projects, working closely with department and project leads.Document, learn, and support all aspects of the project lifecycle, including scope, workback schedules, budgets, and internal communication.Understand resource allocation and coordinate with project leads to schedule projects and resources effectively.Lead multi-disciplinary teams through the execution of tasks defined in the project plan.Interpret project requirements and communicate objectives clearly to project teams to ensure deadlines are met.Communication & Stakeholder ManagementImplement and share standardized business updates and communications across the organization.Hold stakeholders accountable for providing required information and timely feedback on requests.Ensure a common understanding across stakeholders and team members by setting and managing expectations in accordance with the project plan.Communicate issues and roadblocks to stakeholders that may affect the scheduled delivery of required assets.Clearly communicate and ensure appropriate change management practices are used when necessary.Skills & ExperienceDegree or Diploma in Project Management or equivalentMinimum 2 years experience in a project management role - in complex, multinational organizationsComprehensive understanding and demonstration of project management standards and principlesProven ability leading projects across multiple departmentsDemonstrated ability to work across multiple departments and levels to achieve resultsOutstanding communication, collaboration and analytical skillsResults driven with the ability to take initiative to create (or improve) processes and services where needed.Excellent administration skills demonstrating accuracy, organization, time management, prioritization, and attention to detailDetail oriented with superior time-management skillsSuperb written and spoken English communication skillsThe ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and discretion with sensitive informationExcellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)Solid problem solving and analytical skillsExperience using a Project Management Software (i.e. ClickUp, Microsoft Project, Smartsheets)What do we offer you?Competitive salary commensurate with the roleCompetitive benefits packageBirthday day offVacation time for you to rechargeEnhanced Parental LeaveLearning and growth opportunitiesEmployee Resource Groups*Applicable based on location*G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.

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