(Remote) Project Manager

SmartWorks, a division of Harris; is seeking a Project Manager who will join their team.

The Project Manager is responsible for driving customer projects forward to achieve milestones and manage project scope while ensuring a high degree of customer satisfaction. The Project Manager is responsible for managing project resource assignments, project profitability, timely realization of revenue and ensuring that both they and consultants maintain an expected level of billable utilization. Finally, The Project Manager will work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) Manager on improving the consistency, predictability and efficiency of the organization project delivery capability.

This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US. Travel is required as needed, approximately 25%. Candidates must hold a current, valid passport and be legally eligible to travel internationally. This includes either passport based visa exemption or possession of any required travel visas for entry into Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean.

Salary:

80K - 100K

AI & Innovation Mindset

We are committed to leveraging emerging technologies to improve how we work, serve our customers, and drive business outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to actively adopt and leverage AI tools to improve workflows, solve problems, and increase efficiency. Candidates should be comfortable using AI enabled technologies, including copilots, chat based AI assistants, and automation tools, as part of their everyday work while maintaining appropriate judgment, security, and compliance standards.

What your impact will be:

• Work closely with the Customer Project Manager to ensure successful completion of the software implementation project.
• Develop, negotiate and finalize Statements of Work to ensure the most efficient delivery of SmartWorks solutions for new and existing customers.
• Consistently manage client expectations and ensure delivery of highest quality service.
• Oversee execution of the multiple solution implementation work streams; and at times run parts of the execution.
• Run client kick-off, customer functionality workshops and regular status update meetings.
• Create project deliverables, including acceptance criteria, training plan, testing plan, change requests.
• Provide mentoring to team members and contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Project Management Methodology.
• Conduct post implementation reviews to identify and measure results. Capture and apply lessons learned for continuous process improvement.
• Responsible for reporting project forecast and financials to senior management on an ongoing basis.
• Perform project administration such as approval or routing of expenses, project timesheet review, Project updates and invoice processing.
• Interface with other departments and with third party vendors.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of direct Project Management experience.
• Experience with the management of risk, change, issues, time, scope, resources, budget, and quality.
• In depth understanding of all major activities for a system implementation such as analysis, design, development and deployment.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Assertive and outgoing you have the natural ability to get things done.
• Knowledge of project management tools and software packages similar to MS Project and Clarizen.
• Experience with a formal project management methodology.
• Ability to travel in North America up to 25% of the year is desired.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Know that a positive attitude is a must.

What would make you stand out:

• College diploma or University degree in a related technical field.
• Previous experience in the Utilities industry.
• Can work independently, but most importantly, as a team player.
• PMP certification is nice to have.

What we can offer:

• 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards
• Remote work and more!

About SmartWorks:

SmartWorks is a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation. For over a decade, SmartWorks has been providing best-in-class meter data management and analytics software solutions to more than 300 utilities throughout N. America.

About Harris:

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.

Abous Us

At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries.

We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work.

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Equal Opportunity

Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact us by email at HarrisTalentAcquisition@harriscomputer.com. Accommodation requests may be made at any time. This email address is dedicated solely to accommodation requests and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

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EO 13496: Notification of Employee Rights under Federal Labor Laws

Our commitment to fair and equitable hiring. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening phase to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the role. This technology supports efficiency and consistency in the early stages, but it never replaces human judgement. All subsequent evaluations and final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment professionals. AI does not make final hiring decisions.