Project Manager

at  Larus Technologies

JOB SUMMARY

Status: Full-time position
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Ottawa Office (Up to 3 days per week), 170 Laurier Ave West, Suite 310, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5 and Ottawa-based Home Office
Reporting To: Financial Manager, Projects and Products

ABOUT THE JOB

We are an innovative AI software company dedicated to transforming industries through cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions. Our team is passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex problems, enhance efficiency, and deliver significant value to our customers and clients. We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager who shares our commitment to delivering value and is ready to lead AI projects and product delivery to successful completion.
As a Project Manager, you will be pivotal in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of AI projects and software products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, product leaders, and clients, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget. Your role will involve coordinating resources, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and frameworks.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security considerations in IT projects.
• Experience with client-facing roles and managing client relationships.

• Lead and manage AI software development projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage software product developments.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate scope, objectives, and project deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed level-of-effort estimates, WBS, project plans and KPIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and progress toward project goals.
• Monitor project performance, track progress, and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact project success.
• Facilitate effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Prepare and present regular project status minutes, actions, and reports to stakeholders and management.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: At Larus Technologies, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We welcome motivated individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role. If you’re excited about this opportunity but only meet some qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, preferably in software development or AI-related projects.
• Ability to work cohesively and professionally within a team-based structure.
• Detail-oriented self-starter who can be trusted with project-critical tasks and paths.
• Experience working in software development lifecycles, such as predictive, iterative, and incremental software development lifecycles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with strict deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Required to meet qualifications to obtain a Canadian Government security clearance (typically requires the candidate to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada).
• PMP, ScrumMaster, or similar certification is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in French would be a plus.