Project Manager Leader

1 day ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vaco Full time

About Vaco Holdings

We specialize in providing consulting, managed services, and talent solutions to help organizations thrive. With a global presence of over 10,000 professionals across more than 100 countries, we deliver tailored strategies in accounting, finance, technology, and digital transformation. Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative solutions that drive success.

Job Summary

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead client-facing projects as part of our professional services team. This role requires a deep understanding of project management and Agile/Scrum frameworks, combined with excellent organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the entire project lifecycle, from planning and execution to monitoring and closure.
  • Create and maintain project plans, schedules, risk logs, and status reports.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
  • Track and report on project performance, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
  • Handle change requests, assessing their impact and alignment with business goals.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Coach and mentor team members to adopt Agile best practices and foster continuous improvement.
  • Identify and resolve blockers to ensure team productivity and smooth workflows.
  • Support the Product Owner in backlog management and user story refinement.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear communication and managing expectations.
  • Conduct alignment meetings with stakeholders to monitor progress and address risks.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering tailored recommendations to achieve their strategic goals.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
  • Escalate critical issues and present viable solutions to senior management.
  • Contribute to pre-sales activities, including project scoping, resource estimation, and proposal development.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to assess client needs and develop winning proposals and RFP responses.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager / Scrum Master, ideally in consulting or professional services.
  • Strong expertise in Agile and Scrum methodologies (CSM, PSM, or PMI-ACP certification preferred).
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or Trello.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly conveying complex ideas.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.

Compensation Package

The estimated annual salary for this position is $120,000-$180,000, depending on location and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.



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