Senior Project Manager, Public Works
Esri Canada has an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Public Works Department.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering client-facing Professional Services projects of medium to high complexity, including enterprise GIS initiatives. This role is accountable for managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality, and stakeholder expectations, and for driving successful outcomes aligned with contractual commitments and Esri Canada delivery standards.
This role is fully remote within Canada.
About us:
Esri Canada provides geographic information system (GIS) solutions that empower people in business, government and education to make informed and timely decisions by leveraging the power of mapping and spatial analytics.
If you are passionate about making an impact in an organization that’s committed to creating a sustainable future, consider joining our team!
A Day in the Life of a Senior Project Manager at Esri Canada:
- Lead assigned Professional Services projects from initiation through close-out, including complex, multi-workstream engagements.
- Define and manage project scope, delivery approach, milestones, and integrated schedules, ensuring alignment to contractual commitments.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and change control, including tracking financial performance and ensuring timely approvals.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies with appropriate escalation.
- Facilitate effective governance and stakeholder engagement, including client leadership communications, steering discussions, and decision tracking.
- Lead quality management activities, including quality planning and coordination of testing and acceptance to support deliverable readiness.
- Coordinate and oversee third-party resources and subcontractors, including onboarding, deliverable tracking, and performance management within project terms.
- Contribute to scoping, estimating, and statement of work development for new work or change initiatives, supporting practical delivery planning.
Minimum Education Requirement:
- Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in project management within a consulting, professional services, or technology delivery environment.
- Experience leading complex technology and/or GIS projects that may include data migration, systems integration, or custom development.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
Additional Requirements:
- Proven ability to apply established project management methodologies, tools, and processes to complex, client‑facing delivery engagements.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and delivery timelines.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify risks and issues and support timely, practical resolution.
- Solid working knowledge of project financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and change control.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional and geographically distributed delivery teams.
- Ability to maintain productive, professional relationships in client‑facing environments while managing expectations and delivery commitments.
- Experience delivering enterprise GIS or technology projects within asset‑intensive or public‑sector‑oriented environments (e.g., infrastructure, utilities, transportation, or land information) is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with asset management, permitting, or case management platforms (such as Trimble Cityworks, Trimble Unity, or similar solutions) used in client delivery contexts is considered an asset.
- Bilingual proficiency (English / French) is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits:
At Esri Canada, we are committed to fair and competitive compensation. This role offers a base salary range of $102,300 to $123,500 annually determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries and levels to ensure we remain competitive in the market.
What Esri Canada offers you:
We prioritize our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our benefits include:
- Work from Home or hybrid work
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- Generous Paid Time-Off: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of time off per year, including:
- 3 weeks of paid annual vacation, increasing with years of service
- 50 hours of Paid-Time Off (PTO) for personal needs
- 32 hours of Summer Days
- Winter holiday office closure
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- RRSP match increasing with years of service
- Training and development programs for professional growth
- Company perks including discounts on gym memberships, technology purchases and more.
- Company-sponsored events and social activities
- Employee-driven initiatives such as yoga sessions, book clubs, interactive podcasts, and more.
Esri Canada conducts recruitment through a formal interview process with authorized company representatives. We do not request payment, banking details, or personal financial information during recruitment stages. Employment offers are extended only following a structured interview process. Candidates are encouraged to apply exclusively through Esri Canada’s official career channels to ensure the authenticity of recruitment communication.
Esri Canada fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, the opportunity to build your skills, and the flexibility to work remotely or at any of our offices across Canada. Occasional travel to corporate offices or customer sites may be required for certain positions. We offer attractive salaries, an engaging work environment, and an outstanding benefits package with generous time-off. We value employment equity and will provide accommodations upon request at any stage of the hiring process. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our hiring process includes background checks as a condition of employment.