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Senior Technical Project Manager (14 month contract) (Distributed - Canada)

Thinkific makes it easy for thousands of independent experts and companies to quickly create and deliver stunning online courses on their own sites.

Thinkific

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 126k-156k USD

Canada only
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Thinkific is a software platform that gives anyone the ability to easily create and sell online courses, build vibrant communities, and monetize memberships. We believe in impactful and innovative work: our team of 260+ Thinkers is building and expanding an incredible product that empowers Creator Educators and businesses around the globe while working collaboratively to learn, grow, and succeed together. Join us to see how we’re building one of the best workplaces in Canadian tech!

We believe every candidate should have a fair, inclusive, and overall great experience when exploring a new role with Thinkific. That starts with outlining our hiring process so you know what to expect every step of the way—click here to learn more: https://thnk.cc/whattoexpect

Are you a seasoned Technical Project Manager, with a track record of seamlessly managing delivery across multiple teams, and love to collaborate cross-functionally? We’re looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager (14-month contract) to join us at Thinkific.

As a Senior Technical Project Manager (14-month contract) at Thinkific, you will spearhead the execution of large-scale projects, oversee cross-functional dependencies, and actively enhance team efficiency and delivery. Reporting to the Manager, Program Management, you will work closely with Research & Development Operations to evolve and mature R&D communication, change management, and program processes to help our team achieve our goals.

Your goal will be to manage program execution through multiple project phases with the teams responsible for executing the work. Here’s how you’ll accomplish this:

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional peers across various teams within the company, including Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Design Leads, Marketing, Sales, Finance, and others
  • Develop and maintain holistic, end-to-end project plans and roadmaps for the projects you support
  • Recommend and help incorporate new processes and artifacts to improve the way we work
  • Understand, improve upon, and champion our product lifecycle from concept to go-live, demonstrating the difference between managing and shepherding projects
  • Use your understanding of best practices in Project Management to manage through ambiguity, utilizing your experience to guide the project toward the committed outcomes
  • Utilize various communication channels (Slack, email, virtual and in-person meetings) to facilitate and drive project objectives, with a clear understanding of which channels suit the purpose and intended audience

The person we have in mind likely:

  • Has 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Engineering Leader working directly with cross-functional engineering teams on complex technical projects using agile development frameworks
  • Has a Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Is able to effectively influence, particularly at senior levels internally and externally within the engineering organization
  • Demonstrated success in fostering a culture of collaboration and effective communication, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Possesses a strong ability to grasp complex technical concepts and facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Has strong communication skills with meticulous attention to detail and enjoys working in an innovative and high-impact environment
  • Demonstrates a data-driven approach to project management, including building tools, workflows, custom work intake processes, and estimation models
  • Proficient in collecting and analyzing data to drive stakeholder buy-in
  • Loves to learn and grow. They’ve found (and keep looking for) ways to level up their skills in this field, whether that’s through formal education, gaining professional experience, or maybe even building their own business

These things would also be nice, but we think you could learn them on the job:

  • Have certifications in Project Management, Change Management, and or Agile
  • Experience coaching Agile teams in hybrid work environments
  • A familiarity with Google Apps, JIRA, and Confluence
  • Experience working in an organization that has scaled quickly

The recruitment compensation range for this position is $126,000 - $156,000 CAD

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging & Accessibility

This is just our initial idea of who we’re looking for! At Thinkific, we know that people have unique career journeys. If your experience is close to what we’ve described but you feel that you might be missing a few of the requirements, please still apply! We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across every facet of our business.

We’re also committed to providing a comfortable and accessible interview experience for every candidate. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process (big or small), please let us know.

What you can expect if you join Thinkific:

👏 An amazing team of talented, passionate, and kind Thinkers. Together, we’ve built an amazing, award-winning culture—we’re a Certified Great Place to Work and one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers!

🚀 The chance to build, improve, and innovate on a platform that’s driving positive impact for thousands of businesses and millions of students around the world.

💸 A competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.

🌴Flexible Paid Time Off to maintain mental and physical health. Our team is encouraged to take a minimum 4 weeks of vacation, plus Thinker Holidays (extended long weekends in the summer) and time off for the December holiday season.

🩺 Health Benefits and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 include health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, $3,000 for mental health care, a short-term health plan, and an additional health or personal spending account. Plus, family friendly benefits include generous parental leave top-ups for up to 32 weeks, as well as fertility coverage and personalized return to work options.

💻 Flexible Work. Choose to work from home from anywhere in Canada, at our Vancouver HQ, a co-working space, or anywhere there’s wifi for a change of scenery.

⬆️ Learning & Growth. An annual $1500 USD Learn and Grow fund for conferences, seminars, or courses, plus training, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.

🏡 A home office setup so you’re ready to succeed with a company-owned Macbook Pro and a budget to order a desk, chair, or any accessories to help you work comfortably and productively.

🍦Eats and Treats. $50 CAD per month to treat yourself with snacks, lunch, or groceries to cook at home.

💙 A place where you can bring your whole self to work. We know that different perspectives lead to amazing ideas, more innovation, and, ultimately, our success as a company. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, identities, and statuses. Whoever you are—we can't wait to meet you!

The Thinkific Vancouver office operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh(Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations of the Coast Salish People. We encourage everyone to learn more about the original caretakers of the land that you currently occupy.

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About the job

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Apr 30, 2024

Posted on

Mar 01, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Salary: 126k-156k USD

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

Canada +/- 0 hours

About Thinkific

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Thinkific makes it easy for thousands of independent experts and companies to quickly create and deliver stunning online courses on their own sites.

At Thinkific, we are passionate about helping our customers grow their businesses through education.

Our team cares deeply about doing meaningful, innovative work: we're developing an incredible product that empowers course creators around the globe, while working collaboratively to learn and pursue success together.

Building an incredible team for an incredible purpose

Helping people see the lasting change that education can make on their business, their audience, and the world could seem like a tall order. But we’re getting there by hiring the most brilliant, caring, and hardworking people.

Our team values

  • Succeed together: We build on each other's strengths to make every project awesome.

  • Be helpful: Whether it's for our customers or for each other, we always make time to help.

  • Choose ethics and integrity: We choose to do what's right, always.

  • Fanatical about customer success: We do everything in our power to help our customers succeed.

  • Give a shit: We always put 100% into everything we do.

  • Learn and grow: We're always seeking to develop ourselves personally and professionally.

  • Passionately debate: We dialogue it out, and share our opinions and experiences so we can all gain perspective.

  • Strive for equality: Nothing works unless we're treating each other with r-e-s-p-e-c-t.

Employee benefits

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Employee assistance program (EAP)

Our Employee and Family Assistance Program will also take care of you, providing everything to support your well-being.

Healthcare benefits

Our benefits include coverage for health, vision, dental, prescriptions, various paramedicals, and up to $2000 for your mental health.

Open vacation policy

We're big proponents of sand, sun, and taking time to recharge. As long as you're getting your work done and keeping your team supported, take vacation when you need it.

Paid parental leave

We care about helping you grow your career AND your family. Family is important to us, and our paid parental leave gives you a little extra help while you're beginning this new adventure.

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Thinkific

Company size

51-200

Founded in

2012

Chief executive officer

Greg Smith

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