Automotive Project Manager Team Lead

at  PBS Systems

Company Name: PBS Systems
Job Location: Calgary, AB
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
No. of Openings: 1
Internal Job Title: Team Lead, Project Management
Reports To: Implementation Manager
Job Requirement(s): Travel within North America approx. 2 weeks per month
“PBS is the fastest growing “All Inclusive Business Platform” vendor in North America and we’ve only just begun!”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two PBS Certifications
• Must have a good understanding of all aspects of project management processes and workflows
• Ability to provide constructive criticism and feedback to support ongoing training and development, as required
• Ability to effectively communicate and to convey expectations and project information to the project team, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks, timelines, and resources simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to ensure deadlines are met
• Must be adaptable and adjust plans and strategies to keep projects on track
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the project team to achieve goals
• Ability to travel within Canada and the USA approx. 2 weeks per month; in consequence a valid passport and/or US visa (if applicable), and valid full class driver’s license are required
• Ability to work weekends and holidays, as needed
• Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed

THE ROLE:

The Team Lead, Project Management supports the growth and development of the Project Management team through leadership, coaching, and teamwork.
This position is based out of our Calgary office. 50% of your time will be spent in the office and 50% of your time will be spent traveling to customer sites throughout North America as part of the pre-installation and installation team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and approve Project Management completion incentives
• Review and approve Project Management corporate credit card expenses
• Ensure Project Management team is following established processes and procedures as it relates to managing installs
• Provide guidance, instruction, and corrective feedback as required to the Project Management team
• Ability to lead the project team to success by providing clear direction, motivation, and support
• Identify project goals, objectives, and scope
• Create a project plan, outlining tasks and timelines for completion
• Identify potential risks and take measures to mitigate them before they can negatively impact the project
• Identify and solve problems that may arise during a project
• Communicate with project team, including internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships between the project team, internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor progress of assigned projects and ensure that the project remains on schedule
• Frequently travel to customer sites for Discovery, Install, and Follow-up visits
• Support the Director of Project Management with any and all tasks as may be required