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About the Role

The Project Manager will function as a member of the IT team, ensuring the success of all initiatives within SOCAN’s Project Portfolio. This includes managing project planning and execution according to the SOCAN Project Management Framework, advancing best practices, and driving tool adoption for the Project Management Team to improve service levels.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the improvement of current processes like Budgeting and Forecasting, and Project Onboarding.
• Identify opportunities for and define new processes to help SOCAN better achieve its goals.
• Consistently apply Project Management best practices, policies, and procedures to all projects according to the SOCAN Project Management Framework.
• Anticipate, monitor, and resolve project issues, risks, and disputes.
• Exercise initiative to solve problems and leverage escalation channels where required.
• Ensure project teams are trained and coached on SOCAN’s Project Management Framework.
• Support the team of Project Managers using coaching and mentoring to effectively apply PM best practices.
• Monitor and report project progress to Sponsors and other Stakeholders.
• Act as the project’s liaison for Portfolio Management activities.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, report preparation, and other duties as required.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from PMI preferred.
• Technical background with a post-secondary computer science or business degree preferred.
• Agile / Scrum certification is an asset.
• Over 5 years of progressive experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $1M CAD.
• Experience managing projects with over 20 project team members in a technical or business environment.
• Portfolio and Program Management knowledge.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent projects or project phases.
• Superior understanding of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a focus on Quality Assurance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, PowerBI, SharePoint).
• Previous leadership experience outside of project management (functional or technical).
• Experience mentoring and coaching teams and peers.
• Demonstrated team-building skills.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Strong experience with contract development, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Strong Risk Analysis management knowledge and experience.
• Strong estimation, planning, and decision analysis skills.
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer service orientation focused on delivering customer value.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong listening skills.
• Ability to develop good working relationships and build consensus across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Exceptionally organized with the ability to find a clear path to results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively summarize detailed, complex information for management and executives.
• A self-starter with high initiative, conceptual, and forward-thinking abilities.

Skills

• Project Management
• Agile
• Scrum
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Quality Assurance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• PowerBI
• SharePoint
• Contract Development
• Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Risk Analysis
• Estimation
• Planning
• Decision Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Presentation
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Consensus Building

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5 years progressive experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary computer science or business degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $84,480 - $105,600

Benefits

• 35-hour workweek schedule
• Possible flexible work options (e.g., 4-day work week)
• Twelve paid sick days annually (including five personal days)
• Access to SOCAN fitness facility
• Annual Performance Incentive bonus
• Defined contribution Pension Plan
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits program

About the Company

• SOCAN is a not-for-profit copyright collective dedicated to ensuring music creators and publishers receive what they have rightfully earned for the use of their work.
• SOCAN supports and represents nearly 200,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
• Through licensing, global royalty collection and advocacy, SOCAN helps creators to keep making the music that entertains, moves, and inspires us.

Equal Opportunity

• SOCAN thrives with a variety of viewpoints, identities, and backgrounds, and is committed to anti-racism.
• Everyone is welcome to apply for our wide range of roles, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, race, age, culture, sexual orientation, religious belief, or physical ability.
• SOCAN is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment that meets the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities.
• SOCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Hiring and other employment decisions at SOCAN are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
• If you don’t see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.
• We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.