About Food Banks Canada
At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,100 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.
Our mission is expanding, and with it, we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.
About the Role
The Project Manager is responsible for managing various small, medium and large-scale projects through the entire project lifecycle, including project planning, execution, monitoring and completion. This role collaborates with and coordinates multiple stakeholders within Food Banks Canada, the network, and with Food Banks Canada’s third-party vendors, to ensure the successful and timely execution of all project goals. The Project Manager will act as a subject matter expert in the area of project management, sharing knowledge, developing and implementing processes, and building capacity across the organization.
What You Will Be Doing
- Manage various small, medium, and large-scale projects through the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing
- Oversee all aspects of a project to ensure the desired results are achieved, the most efficient resources are used, and stakeholder needs are met
- Define project scope and objectives, and create and maintain a project plan that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status reporting, and resource requirements
- Monitor project progress to ensure that all project milestones are completed on time and within budget
- Identify potential project risks and develop strategies and contingency plans to mitigate risks
- Conduct business analysis to identify project requirements and assumptions, assess risks, and develop requirement validation processes to ensure project success
- Gather, define and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations
- Develop detailed user stories, personas, test cases, and acceptance criteria to guide internal teams and external vendors and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including internal resources and third parties or vendors, and coordinate stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact/central resource for a project, communicating updates to stakeholders and resolving questions and issues that arise
- Report on project progress and provide recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholder groups
- Develop and make improvements to project management procedures and tools to ensure efficient and effective project delivery
- Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need
- Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in project management, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience managing complex and large-scale projects with the ability to effectively coordinate multiple deadlines, and priorities
- Strong general computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
- Experience using project management software platforms (MS Projects, MS Planner, Monday.com, or Asana)
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate is an asset
- Experience working in the non-profit sector or with similar organizations is an asset
Working Conditions
- Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
- This position is remote and may be based anywhere in Canada
Application Information:
If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.
This posting will remain open until 12:00pm PST on October 21st, 2024.
We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!
Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to robert@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.
We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
