Project Manager

Summary

Join D2L's Talent Acquisition team as a Project Manager, Intelligent PMO Systems, leading cross-functional projects and designing intelligent systems to enhance PMO performance. This role blends traditional project management with technical ownership of AI and automation tools. The ideal candidate possesses a systems design engineering mindset, a passion for operational innovation, and strong communication skills. You will lead project planning and execution, design intelligent workflows and dashboards, identify opportunities for AI and automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position requires 1-3 years of project management experience, proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and experience with AI/ML tools. A degree in Systems Design Engineering or a related field is recommended.

Requirements

• 1 – 3 years of project management experience, ideally in SaaS or tech environments
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Proficient in common project and work management tools
• Experience with AI/ML tools, automation platforms, and systems integration
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong business acumen and thrive in an organization that is simultaneously mission, growth, and business driven

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of PMO projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and resources to ensure successful outcomes
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align expectations and report progress
• Architect and implement intelligent workflows, dashboards, and automation pipelines to support PMO operations
• Integrate AI agents and tools with project management platforms and data sources
• Maintain and optimize AI systems for scalability, usability, and performance
• Serve as the technical operator and administrator for AI-enabled PMO tools
• Identify opportunities to embed AI and automation into PMO processes
• Collaborate with PMO leadership to prioritize and implement intelligent solutions
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business insights
• Support change management and training efforts to drive adoption of intelligent systems
• Partner with Program Managers and other PMO team members to support strategic initiatives
• Champion continuous improvement through technology and data-driven decision-making
• Contribute to excellence the development of a next-generation, AI-powered PMO
• Demonstrate a passion for leadership effective teams, fostering a high-performing culture
• Connect program/project teams’ daily responsibilities to D2L’s mission by setting clear objectives and performance expectations
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate and team goals, effectively managing relationships with other D2L teams
• Partner with peers and leaders to enhance productivity and efficiency, holding the program team accountable for high-quality outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Systems Design Engineering, Computer Science, or related
• Agile, Project Management, and/or Change Management certification(s) a strong plus (i.e., PMP, Six Sigma CSM, SAFe, Prosci)

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
• 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
• Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
• Retirement planning
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Home Internet Reimbursements
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Social Events
• Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne