Project Manager in Montréal

GIRO IS YOUR WAY FORWARD. At GIRO, our mission is clear: Improving quality of life around the world through software and services that increase the efficiency of public transport and postal delivery. Joining us means contributing to projects and initiatives that make a real difference to millions of people. Every line of code, every idea, every action, advances our impact around the world. Join us and let’s lead the way forward, together.

Why choose GIRO?

• Join a Quebec software company that is an international leader
• Advance your career in a collaborative work environment where expertise and commitment are the driving force behind every project
• Stability based on long-lasting client relationships and our long-term vision

AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH

• Here, we focus on an inclusive and positive environment.
• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in.
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT

The Project Manager uses their leadership, project management and communication skills to ensure the success of GeoRoute projects. They plan, lead and control project variables (budget, timelines, quality, etc.) from project initiation through completion. They coordinate the various stakeholders and support the team in achieving project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Understand the objectives and scope of our clients’ projects and take ownership of delivering on GIRO’s commitments
• Ensure proactive communication with clients and various stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and timelines (deliverables, milestones, client responsibilities, etc.)
• Identify and assess risks and propose solutions to avoid or mitigate their impact
• Communicate resource requirements to the Project Director (sponsor)
• Ensure all stakeholders have a clear understanding of the projects and are regularly informed of their status
• Coordinate the activities of those involved in projects and ensure tasks are completed
• Negotiate change requests from clients
• Close projects (project completion report, retrospective meeting, etc.)
• Document projects and apply internal project management processes and standards.

THE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A KEY MEMBER OF OUR TEAM

• 3 to 5 years of relevant project management experience in an external client environment
• Experience in a software, technology or consulting environment
• University degree in a relevant field (project management, engineering, computer science, etc.)
• Strong project management and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, from operational teams to decision-makers
• Proactive approach and ability to move projects forward, even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to build strong relationships of trust with clients and internal teams
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Interest in developing an in-depth understanding of our clients’ business
• Ability and willingness to learn GeoRoute in order to understand its features and value for clients
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy and results-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.

In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions—whether permanent, fixed-term, or internship—are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO’s established procedures.

Employment Conditions

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date.

The masculine form is used solely to simplify the text. Whoever said software development can’t be fun has never worked at GIRO! We offer a friendly environment with the development of expertise and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. GIRO is a global leader in optimization software for public transport and postal operations, planning and management. Every day, our solutions help move millions of people and millions of parcels more efficiently. From Los Angeles to Sydney, New York to Paris and Singapore, major cities and postal operators around the world count on our software to drive forward their urban mobility. Headquartered in Montréal, GIRO has over 700 full-time employees, mostly in software development and operational research. By investing 30% of our resources into R&D we continuously advance our products and expertise in the industry.