Project Manager

Project Manager, Maximo

Location: Hybrid/Home-based, Canada

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will have proven experience and successful track record as a project manager for software implementations.  The Project Manager will work directly with a cross-functional consultant team and the client PMO to effectively manage the project schedule, budget and quality for Cohesive, at Bentley Systems. Cohesive is the world’s leading Maximo Implementor, with colleagues spread across 22 offices, as well as remote colleagues globally. This role will be accountable for the overall delivery of the project to the client, and will equip their team with the tools to succeed and evolve throughout the software development lifecycle. This position will report to a Manager within the Cohesive Services Delivery team. 

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all the following: 

• Finalize the scope of the project in collaboration with the client, Cohesive senior management and sales representatives.

• Collaborate with solution architects, functional and technical subject matter experts, as well as the client to develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities identified.

• Develop a project repository in SharePoint, set up and manage forms and records to document project activities.

• Establish a communication plan to gather information from the project team and update all stakeholders on the progress of the project.

• Execute the project as per plan and manage/mitigate risks effectively throughout the duration of the project.

• Manage the overall performance of the project team, and collaborate with the Cohesive line managers for consultants on the project team to provide feedback, address issues or knowledge gaps, and support the development of resources.
• Forecast, monitor and manage budgeted and actual project costs.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical discipline, or equivalent training and experience. 
• Strong time management, organizational and leadership skills are extremely essential for success in this role.

• At least two (2) years of previous project management experience and familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing medium-to-large sized projects using Waterfall, Agile and/or Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Project Management related certification (such as but not limited to a PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM etc.) are preferred.

• Strong customer service skills are essential, with the ability to communicate clearly, build trust with clients, and handle inquiries or challenges with professionalism and care.
• Extremely proficient in use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint).
• A working knowledge of IBM Maximo or other Enterprise Asset Management software is preferred.
• This is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week, hybrid or home-based in Canada.
• Required sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements). The role requires communication with managers, peers, and other colleagues of the company in person (on occasion), and by utilizing Microsoft Teams chat, calling, and meeting functions.
• This position may require some travel to client site, depending on project requirements. Travel, if required, will be limited to a maximum of 50% a year.

What We Offer:

• A great Team and culture – please see our colleague video. 
• An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start. 
• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups. 
• A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact. 

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About Bentley Systems

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.