About us:
Since 2014, Spring Financial has been simplifying the lending process for millions of Canadians facing all types of financial circumstances. Spring offers a growing range of financial products and services which currently include personal loans, mortgages, credit cards and secured loans - all of which are made available to Canadians without having to visit a branch!
We are high-energy entrepreneurs who operate with a real sense of urgency. We have created some of the best in market products and sales processes allowing millions of Canadians to get access to financing online, via text or over the phone – all from the comfort of their own home! To learn more about our products please visit our website here: www.springfinancial.ca.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Manager to lead and drive the successful execution of our projects. As the Technical Project Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, designers, and stakeholders, to ensure the timely delivery of our innovative products and solutions. Your strong technical background, project management expertise, and exceptional communication skills will be instrumental in overseeing the entire project lifecycle and driving projects to completion.
NOTE: This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position.
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Management:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and executives.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively implement corrective actions to ensure project success.
- Conduct regular project status meetings, provide timely updates, and effectively communicate project-related information to stakeholders.
Team Coordination and Leadership:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to achieve project goals.
- Identify and address resource gaps, escalating issues to senior management when necessary.
Technical Expertise and Quality Assurance:
- Possess a deep understanding of the technical aspects of projects, ensuring feasibility and effective implementation.
- Experience with AWS Cloud technologies - Serverless & Containerization platforms
- Experience or knowledge in Python, Flask framework
- Exposure or knowledge of Flutter App development & Git
- Work closely with engineering and design teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications.
- Conduct regular quality assurance reviews, testing, and validation to ensure deliverables meet the defined standards and requirements.
Risk Management and Issue Resolution:
- Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proactively resolve project-related issues, making data-driven decisions and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Escalate critical issues to senior management and provide recommendations for resolution.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, leading and delivering complex software development projects within an agile environment.
- Atleast 3+ years of experience in technical project management and 4+ years in a technical role earlier and 2+ years in roles involving App development.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Solid technical background, with a good understanding of software development principles and practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile) are a plus.
This is a truly exciting time to join Spring Financial and we are looking forward to doing great things together!
In addition to a competitive salary, we provide:
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- A great work environment in the heart of Downtown Vancouver
- GRSP matching program
- Transit-Friendly Employer (Transit allowance)