Project Manager (Part-time, 6-9 Month Contract)

​Join Leah Chang Learning (LCL) in supporting a Canadian accessibility leader as we drive a large-scale learning project forward (3 courses). With a focus on expanding publicly available resources, the Project Manager will make a tangible impact and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
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About us

LCL is a women-led digital consulting agency providing end-to-end learning strategy, design and development services.  We create engaging learning experiences for cause-driven nonprofits, government organizations, and businesses across Canada and the US. Our dynamic, interdisciplinary team executes projects in an agile workflow, with a focus on quality, learning effectiveness and client experience. 

What we offer:

• The opportunity to manage a large-scale learning project (3 courses) which will allow you to build on your skills and experience.
• A collaborative, team-based environment with a strong culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• An experienced leadership team who will guide and support you in building strong client relationships.
• Project management software (ClickUp) that you can use to keep your projects on track and help the team work together effectively.
• A flexible schedule that can adapt to your life priorities and commitments.
• Option to pay into a comprehensive group benefits package.

About the role

• This is a fully remote opportunity, open to candidates located in British Columbia who hold valid work authorization.
• Hours:
  • First 3 months, 20 hours/week with flexible schedule.
  • Subsequent months likely 10-15 hours/week.
  • Flexible schedule in Pacific-time core working hours (Monday to Friday, between 8:30am-4pm).
• The successful candidate will need to provide their own equipment (laptop, phone, secure Wi-Fi, etc.) and quiet working space.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Drive scope and develop detailed project plans.
• Track timelines and milestones to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.
• Compile project financial reports, monitor budgets.
• Organize and book all meetings with stakeholders, prepare slide decks and presentations, lead meetings, and document any decisions and action items. 
• Take ownership of the project team experience, ensuring the clients receive the value promised in the contract, and build a relationship for future business development.
• Manage all communication touchpoints with the clients, including kickoff calls, reviews of work in progress, project updates, and handover of final deliverables.
• Bring forward any concerns about project scope, bottlenecks, or changes in client expectations and assist in developing strategies to manage project risks.
• Liaise with 3rd party vendors to assist in launching the client’s project successfully.
• Regularly reach out to clients to maintain relationships and provide project awareness.

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• PMP (required) and Agile Certification (preferred)
• A combination of the following education and work experience will be considered:
  • Post secondary education, preferably in Project Management or Business Administration
  • 3-5 years’ of PM experience as a client-facing project manager in one of the following industries:
    • Healthcare
    • Nonprofit
    • Accessibility
    • Tourism
• Organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Highly adept at working in Google Docs and utilizing digital project management software (ClickUp).
• Self-motivated, with proactive communication skills to collaborate effectively as part of an asynchronous, remote-first team.
• Methodical approach to problem solving, with high attention to detail.
• Commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Ability to adopt and follow LCL templates and processes, provide feedback for future optimizations and improvements.
• Awareness of preferred language in the disability community (person-first, disability-first).
• Working proficiency in French is an asset.

Salary Range

$80-$100/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

This position is for an immediate start and applications will be reviewed as received. 

Submit your resume and video (no cover letter required) to [email protected] with subject line: Project Manager

A quick video (less than 2 min) telling us about:

• Your favorite (and least favorite) project management responsibility, and why.
• The most challenging project you’ve ever worked on and any solutions you tried.

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