Junior Project Manager

• Facilitate, define and communicate the business case for a project or idea. This includes defining the business need, determining costs and capturing both the quantifiable and unquantifiable benefits.
• Perform research and analysis for potential solutions to business needs.
• Assess the fit of available applications and propose adaptation of existing software for particular uses.
• Identifies and implements innovative and creative solutions to business problems.
• Exhibit knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems.

• Leads up to small-sized, small-complexity technology projects.
• Leads small-sized, small-complexity technology project teams through each phase of the project.
• Identifies and puts in place required project resources (i.e. team members, tools, methods) for small-sized, small-complexity technology projects.
• Estimates project effort and where required, creates and manages the project budget.
• Identifies and resolves all issues and risks on the project.
• Manages all changes to small-sized, small-complexity technology projects.
• Manages all project-related documentation for small-sized, small-complexity technology projects.
• Supports up to medium-sized, medium-complexity technology projects under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.
• Defines and scopes projects correctly.
• Ensures that the business case is well defined and understood.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates project activities.

• Applies a structured change management methodology and executes change management activities.
• Assesses the impact of change.
• Identifies, analyses, and prepares risk mitigation tactics for change.
• Identifies and manages anticipated resistance within assigned projects and supports Senior Project Manager or Project Manager as requested for projects they are supporting.
• Creates actionable change management deliverables such as operational handover plans, communications plan, sponsor roadmap, coaching plan, training plan and resistance management plan.
• Plans, coordinates and supports organizational communication efforts.
• Plans, coordinates and supports training efforts.
• Integrates change management activities into project plan.
• Evaluates and ensures Team Member readiness.
• Defines and measures success metrics and monitors change progress.

• Effectively communicates with executive management, sponsors and project stakeholders.
• Creates, communicates and maintains the project plan.
• Provides regular updates and estimates of effort and communicates issues and status information promptly.
• Manages and facilitates various meetings for small-sized, small-complexity technology projects or medium-sized, medium-complexity technology projects under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager.
• Works effectively at all levels of the Organization.

• Assists others in the performance of their duties as required.
• Leads cross-functional small sized project teams that include technical, business and vendor stakeholders.

• Participates in the definition of processes, methods, tools and standards for project management at Kal Tire.
• Liaises with other teams to coordinate interdependencies and improve processes.

• Experience managing or supporting small to medium-sized projects for medium to large enterprises.
• 0-2 years of experience working in information systems for medium to large enterprises with complex technology environments.

• Experience with a variety of project management processes, techniques, tools and standards.
• Experience with all aspects of project management and phases of projects.
• Proven ability to implement appropriate project management processes that include involvement of business, technical and vendor stakeholders.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work well across functions.
• Demonstrates the capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled.

• Demonstrates competence in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: relationship management, communication, team direction and motivation, quality management, risk management, and the achievement of targets.

• Post-secondary graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate in computer science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Vernon-Based
• Occasional travel to Kal Tire locations.
• Evening and occasional weekend work required.
• A valid BC driver’s license.

• The target salary range for this position is $60,900 to $70,100 per year based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

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