IT Project Manager @ Autotrader.ca

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform’s suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync’s diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Summary of Job

The IT Project Manager at TRADER is responsible for delivery of various IT projects. This person is accountable for the overall execution, management and quality control of multiple complex IT projects, ensuring client and key stakeholder satisfaction, meeting and reporting on all timeline milestones.

Typical projects include deploying mainstream, and emerging technologies with hybrid-infrastructure, data analytics, and business transformation verticals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to understanding project scopes, estimates, change requests, schedules, proactively managing details and requirements, monitoring and communicating risks, problem solving, identifying opportunities and troubleshooting when problems arise. The IT Project Manager is expected to stay current with new and latest technologies.

This position will work very closely with cross-functional stakeholders as well as clients to coordinate and communicate project status and manage expectations.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1.Responsible for planning technology projects to support the delivery of the relevant objectives and organizational goals.

2.Develop and manage the implementation multiple project plans, recommend action items, establish timelines, identify risk and recommended mitigation plans. Working with each cross functional team to ensure timelines met.

3.Manage internal and external project stakeholders with active communication and updates throughout the duration of the project

4.Manage and oversee project closure and transition to appropriate team(s)

Job Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical skills

·University Degree or equivalent work experience.

·Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

·2-4 years of IT Project Management experience

·Strong technical knowledge

·Effective time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities

·Strong organizational and coordination skills.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·Outstanding eye for detail and quality control.

Required Soft Skills and Competencies

•Project Management - Ability to manage projects with multiple tracks, ensure clear action plans and drive processes with numerous interdependencies.

•Requires strong customer focus, organizational skills, respect for others, and adaptable to change

•Excellent communication skills- comfort level with all levels of management and large project teams.

•Negotiation skills

•Proven ability to effectively engage, influence and ensure commitment of stakeholders at all levels, with credibility and authority

•Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, managing process and collaboration skills.

•Must have attention to detail, a commitment to quality and be results driven and customer focused.

•Meeting management and group process facilitation skills are required.

•Ability to work under pressure

Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Fitness and wellness

-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Local in-office free gyms

-Employee and Family Assistance program

-Weekly virtual wellness events

-Conferences & training budget

-Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

-Annual bonus structure

-3% CPP matching

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