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Full-Time

Project Manager

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D2L

D2L

1,001-5,000 employees

Online learning platform for education and training

Education

Compensation Overview

$72k - $94kAnnually

+ Wellness Subsidy + Equity Grants + Variable Incentive

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada + 2 more

More locations: Remote in Canada | Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid role with remote work available in Ontario.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Confluence
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience Professional Services project management, including delivering client software implementations throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle
  • PMP certification considered an asset
  • Bachelor’s degree in either Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
  • Strong knowledge of the practices, procedures and foundation of project management, with the ability to handle many small projects or a few medium/large-sized concurrent projects
  • Working with the following applications is an asset: Smartsheet, MS Project, Lucid Chart, Confluence, Competency in the use of the MS Office suite of tools
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the implementation of multiple concurrent small to large sized projects for clients
  • Lead the project team in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans
  • Develop and manage project plans, obtain appropriate client and D2L approvals; this includes managing project schedules and budgets
  • Identify and assemble the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements when needed, and manage sub-contractors as required
  • Manage project communications, including regular status review meetings among project team members and clients, and prepares supporting project status reports
  • Uses project control procedures to manage changes to the agree plan, including timescales, scope, and budget
  • Identify and assesses risks, severity and impacts; determine and implement risk mitigation strategies and agrees them with the client and internal to D2L as appropriate
  • Conduct requirements analysis to assess client technical readiness and establish an implementation and configuration plan for the solution
  • Support client acceptance testing of deployed solutions
  • Use Project Management methodologies as applied at D2L
  • Promote a ‘win/win’ attitude with the client
  • Conduct project retrospectives / lessons learned, as appropriate
  • Ensure D2L/ client adherence to legally binding requirements
  • Promote knowledge sharing within the company
  • Contribute to internal improvement initiatives as required
  • Keep up to date with D2L and partner products and processes
  • Keep up to date with new technology trends to help facilitate client learning solutions
  • Participate in other billable and non-billable responsibilities as required

D2L specializes in online teaching and learning solutions, primarily through its Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance education delivery across various sectors, including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and corporate organizations, with over 15 million users worldwide. Brightspace offers features such as course management, performance tracking, and tools for student engagement, all accessible through a subscription-based model. Clients pay a recurring fee to utilize the platform, with options for additional services to customize their learning environments. D2L differentiates itself in the growing EdTech market by continuously updating its platform to provide value to its users, which helps retain existing customers and attract new ones. The company's goal is to transform the learning experience through technology, making education more accessible and effective.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • D2L's global reach, with over 15 million users, provides significant opportunities for professional growth and networking.
  • The company's commitment to accessibility and inclusivity can lead to a more fulfilling work environment, knowing that their work positively impacts diverse learners.
  • D2L's focus on continuous improvement and innovation, such as the launch of D2L Achievement+ and D2L Lumi, offers employees the chance to work on groundbreaking projects.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving EdTech market requires D2L to constantly innovate to stay ahead of competitors, which can be demanding for employees.
  • Integration of new acquisitions, like H5P Group, may pose challenges in terms of aligning company cultures and technologies.

What makes D2L unique

  • D2L's Brightspace LMS is uniquely designed to cater to a wide range of clients, from K-12 schools to corporate organizations, unlike many competitors who focus on a single sector.
  • The company's strong emphasis on accessibility, as evidenced by the D2L Accessibility Bundle, sets it apart in the EdTech market.
  • D2L's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of AI-powered features like D2L Lumi, ensures that their platform remains cutting-edge and highly competitive.