Description

Internal Job Title: Project Manager

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Work Model: Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY

As an IT Project Manager in our North American Driver and Vehicle group, you will be responsible for ensuring the in-scope, on-time, and on-budget delivery of our Driver's License and Identification (DL/ID) card solutions for our US customers (VA, NC, NY, and WI Department of Motor Vehicles).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:
  • A 401k with company matching contributions;
  • Paid time off (PTO);
  • Group health, dental, vision, and life insurance;
  • Access to employee and family assistance program; and
  • Access to virtual mental health and wellness apps.

• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN STI, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.

• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN STI's 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN STI. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Project Initiation
  • Defining Scope: Work with stakeholders to define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Resource Allocation: Determine the resources (time, money, personnel) needed for the project and allocate them accordingly.
  • Timeline Creation: Develop a detailed project timeline, including milestones and deadlines.
  • Original Budget Creation: Set-up the original budget for the project for each labour and expense category.
• Budget Management
  • Cost Forecasting: Forecast the costs for each labour and expense category as the project unfolds.
  • Budget Tracking: Monitor the project's financial performance, ensuring that spending stays within the approved budget.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports to keep stakeholders informed about the project's budget status.
• Schedule Management
  • Baseline Schedule Creation: Create the Baseline schedule for the project aligned with the initial budget
  • Schedule Tracking: Maintain and update the schedule by updating the actual and planned start and end dates of each activity, with a focus to ensure timely delivery
  • Milestone reporting: Report schedule progress, based on milestones relative to the baseline.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Regular Updates: Provide regular updates to stakeholders through meetings, emails, and reports.
  • Feedback Incorporation: Gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into the project plan as needed.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address any conflicts or issues that arise among stakeholders to keep the project on track.
• Risk Management
  • Risk Identification: Identify potential risks that could impact the project's success.
  • Risk Mitigation: Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, such as contingency plans.
  • Risk Monitoring: Continuously monitor risks throughout the project and adjust plans as necessary.
• Team Coordination
  • Task Delegation: Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
  • Team Support: Provide support and guidance to team members, helping to resolve any issues that arise.
• Progress Reporting
  • Data Collection: Collect data on project performance, such as task completion rates and quality metrics.
  • Analysis: Analyze the data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on project progress and present them to stakeholders.
• Various other duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology (or similar) or Business or an equivalent combination of relevant education and years of work experience
• Relevant certifications will be considered assets (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Certified Scrum Master, ITIL, etc.)
• Knowledge of the following:
  • IT systems (architecture, infrastructure, technologies, methodologies, etc.)
  • Project panning, scheduling and resource allocation
  • Risk management and mitigation
  • Budgeting and financial management
• 7+ years of experience managing complex, large scale IT projects

Technology

• Proficiency with MS O365
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analytical, problem-solving
• Organization and time management skills
  • Planning, prioritization
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, teamwork and collaboration, leadership, influencing and persuasion
• Adaptability

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally approx. 5-12 weeks/year

ABOUT US

CBN Secure Technologies, Inc. (CBN STI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN). CBN STI is a leader in the manufacture and production of award-winning polycarbonate identification products (Driver's Licence and Identification (DL/ID) cards) for various US states, including Virginia, North Carolina, New York, and Wisconsin.

CBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Driver and Vehicle, Border Security, Civil Identity, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit www.cbnco.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CBN STI strives to achieve a workforce that reflects the diversity of the American population. We encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds.

CBN STI is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.