Job Description

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
We have partnered with a leading technology company to support them in the recruitment process to find their next: Project Manager (Software Development)
Job ID: 42857
Job Type: Direct Hire
Category: IT Project Management
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Our partner is a dynamic player in the tech industry, focusing on building scalable and secure technology solutions. They specialize in delivering innovative, SaaS-based products that adhere to the highest standards of performance, security, and regulatory compliance. The company is fast-paced and consistently pushes boundaries in providing cutting-edge technology.
The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where team members are empowered to share ideas, solve problems, and innovate. They value open communication and adaptability, and they encourage their employees to take initiative and lead with accountability. You will work with a diverse group of talented individuals, providing solutions to complex challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of software development projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery from concept to launch. You will coordinate with various teams across engineering, product, compliance, and operations to ensure the projects meet regulatory and performance standards.
The key job functions are:

• Plan and manage multiple software development projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, DevOps, compliance, and UX/UI designers.
• Ensure adherence to security, regulatory, and performance standards specific to the fintech industry.
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Proactively identify risks and dependencies and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress reports and adjusting project plans as necessary.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Work with leadership to prioritize features based on business value, technical feasibility, and compliance impact.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field is required.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must pass a criminal and credit check.
• Must be willing to work full in-office.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-6 years of experience managing software projects, preferably in the fintech, banking, or financial services sectors.
• Previous software development experience in JavaScript.
• Previous experience delivering API-driven financial platforms, payment gateways, lending systems, or trading platforms is highly preferred.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern DevOps environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities with a keen sense for managing diverse personalities and stakeholder needs.
• Excellent strategic thinking, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong ability to manage project schedules, release timelines, and sprint planning with an eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles to various stakeholders and project teams.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Base Salary: $110,000-125,000 per year

• The salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• Full benefits package included.

Work Hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote and required to be on-site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer's needs.
About Staffing recruiters are Alberta's experts in connecting candidates with information technology jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.
About Staffing's recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to information technology jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I apply?
Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer's requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.
Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer's needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting information technology jobs so check back with us regularly.
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Please reference Job ID: 42857 in your application.
About Staffing is an Alberta-based employment and recruitment agency that offers flexible staffing solutions for all businesses across any industry and position level.

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