Full-Time

Project Manager

Posted on 9/19/2024

D2L

D2L

1,001-5,000 employees

Online learning platform for education sectors

Education

Compensation Overview

CA$72k - CA$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
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 the delivery of education 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 educational technology (EdTech) sector by focusing on continuous updates and improvements to its platform, ensuring that clients receive ongoing value. The company's goal is to transform education through technology, making learning more effective and accessible for all.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$163.9M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • D2L's AI package, Lumi, enhances learning personalization and efficiency.
  • Partnerships with ReadSpeaker and YuJa improve Brightspace's accessibility features.
  • Growing demand for personalized learning boosts D2L's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging EdTech startups may erode D2L's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements could outpace D2L's integration capabilities.
  • Data privacy concerns may increase operational costs for D2L.

What makes D2L unique

  • D2L's Brightspace ranked first for usability and innovation in 2024 StarChart.
  • D2L acquired H5P to enhance interactive content creation capabilities.
  • D2L's Accessibility Bundle supports diverse learners with AI-powered tools.

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