Optimization, that’s our specialty! And we’re proud of our expertise. We leverage our collective intelligence to make an impact on people’s lives by making urban mobility more efficient. Our innovative software solutions and expert services for public transport and postal operations are recognized around the world.

Working at GIRO means:

• Being part of a Québec company that stands out internationally for the quality and effectiveness of its software solutions for transportation
• Playing an essential role in the relationship with our public-transport clients in the world’s biggest cities
• Working in a healthy, stimulating and collaborative environment with a committed, highly qualified team around you

Your main responsibilities:

The Project Manager uses their leadership, management and communications skills to ensure project success. They plan, manage and monitor project variables (budget, schedule, quality, etc.) from start to finish. They coordinate and support the team to achieve results.

• Take ownership of the project objectives and scope (on both the contractual and functional levels) and identify stakeholders
• Ensure proactive communication with stakeholders
• Manage the project budget and schedule (deliverables, milestones, supplier’s responsibilities, etc.)
• If required, prepare the project-management plan and do the planning of communications
• Identify and assess risks; propose solutions to avoid them or reduce their impacts
• Communicate resource requirements to the project sponsor
• Ensure that everyone involved has a good understanding of the project and that they are regularly informed of the project status
• Coordinate the activities of the persons involved in the project and ensure that tasks are accomplished
• Monitor and control the project (content of specifications, costs, billing, schedule, quality, etc.)
• Negotiate change requests made to the supplier, taking account of the project scope
• Close the project (end-of-project report, post-mortem meeting, etc.)
• Document the project and apply internal project-management standards and processes
   

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• University degree in an appropriate discipline (project management, engineering, operations research, mathematics and computer science, etc.)
• Knowledge of Windows®, Jira, TFS, MS Project (asset)
• Skills for managing projects and resolving complex problems
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders (internal/external, decision-making/operational) and bring the different implementation phases to completion (requirement analysis, configuration, client training, and follow-up)
• Ability to identify new business opportunities
• Available to travel internationally
• Motivated to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in your field
• Organizational skills; able to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a team
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (spoken/written) in French and English (asset)
   

At GIRO, you’ll be brought on board quickly and called on to make a concrete contribution! We care about our employees’ wellbeing and fulfilment. That’s why we offer a package of benefits, including:

• Flexible work schedule, including remote working to allow work/life balance
• A warm welcome and a personalized learning program according to each person’s development and career-path needs 
• Annual bonus program
• Market-competitive vacation and time off, including paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to telemedicine
• Various recognition and team-building activities: team breakfasts, yoga or aerobics courses, Christmas party, sports activities, etc.
• A GIRO Day, when employees are encouraged to do outdoor activities
• Basic individual or family group insurance paid for 100% by the company
• Reimbursement for the OPUS public transit pass or a parking space
• And more!

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