Project Manager

Who we are

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.  

Buckland is looking for a Project Manager

What you’ll be doing

This position is responsible for building and managing project schedules, obtaining input from all project stakeholders to gain buy in and acceptance of milestones and target completion dates. They are responsible for engaging project participants and sponsors to ensure active participation on project initiatives and deliverables ensuring they are in line with the SDLC.

The Project Manager must inspire a positive work environment and help champion quality, innovation, teamwork, and service to the business. Clear, concise, ongoing communication will be a cornerstone for this position and the success of projects within the organization. The Project Manager will work in close proximity to the Team Leaders & Managers from all LOBs and shared services holding them accountable to their objectives and timelines.  This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
• A friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
• A chance to be part of a growing organization

You will be responsible for

• Establish, maintain, and cultivate working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive management, scope, and implementation of key initiatives.
• Assess project issues such as roadblocks, identify solutions, manage project dependencies and critical path and contingency plans as needed.
• Establish clear ownership and accountabilities for project tasks and ensure personnel volume and tools needed for the projects are adequate.
• Examine, recommend and implement changes centered around Project Management initiatives by conducting the following:
  • Manage projects, documentations, guidance and training to end user groups, and coordinates selected projects to leadership for final decision making.
  • Assist with creating/ reviewing SOPs, best practices, lessons learned.
  • Manage projects post implementation including measurement of key objectives, troubleshooting, optimization, and road mapping.
• Manage, develop, evolve, and improve project charters, project plans and timeline specific records.
• Facilitate the assembly of project definition, scope, estimates, and work breakdown structure.
• Work with the development team on the following behaviours: Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Assist with Project Change Control Process and Project Release information.
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting; preparing project budgets; analysing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Consistently sourcing and training on new upcoming technologies and industry trends to achieve business objectives.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate your meticulous attention to detail by ensuring accuracy and decision making.
• Driven by results working in a fast paced environment. 
• Maintain a well-organized calendar to balance meetings, tasks, and future initiatives.
• Provide exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.

What we need from you

• University Degree/College Diploma in Business Analysis, Project Management/IT Project Management, or relevant education in Business.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in Project Management fundamentals and methodologies.
• Provides leadership and ensures accountability for achievement of results.
• Experience using project management software & standards – MS Project, Asana, Gantt Charts, Visio, etc.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and be familiar with Agile events, working alongside Product owners, testers, and other stakeholders.
• Work with limited resources, recognizing the alignment needs in order to achieve the strategic directions.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

Want to apply? Get in touch today
 

Please visit www.Buckland.com to learn more about Buckland and the services we provide.  The career page will highlight all current open positions and they can be found in this link. When applying, ensure to have your most up to date resume and all relevant documents related to your application ready to be uploaded.
  

Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.  This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process.  If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.

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