The big picture
Since 2010, we’ve helped many companies build digital products that people love to use. Working with partners like TELUS, Cineplex, Mastercard, PayPal and RBC, has allowed us to work with teams that are passionate about creating great digital experiences that make an impact.The Engagement Manager (EM) is a key member of our leadership team. In this role, you will encourage the project team to focus on what our client values / wants, and will ensure that the team is empowered and set up to deliver that value.
Why you’re right for this opportunity
- You're great at managing projects to ensure deliverables and timelines are met
- You're effective at ensuring teams are working on the right things
- You value the importance of a positive client partner relationship
- You're people focused
- You love organizing and keeping things progressing
- You enjoy working closely with the team to create impact, at the same time making things fun
A sneak peek at what you’ll be doing
Working with the client
The client should feel you are there to take care of them as they build their digital productThe client is clear on scope and what will be designed / built / testedThe client is reassured that the team on the ground is working on what they need toYou are able to help the client through any issues that will come up as they try to get the engagement completedWorking with the team
The team understands how what they are working on will actually help our clientYou understand each team members skills and capabilities, and have a pulse on how they are doingYou keep the team focused on the right things and managing dependencies to keep things running smoothlyWhat
you bring to the table
We value experience showing that you work well with people, more than traditional project management backgrounds.
Have a proven ability to deliver digital productsEQ minded - Ability to understand and respond to the needs of the client partners and internal teamDetail-oriented - Ability to identify risks, gaps and opportunities and take the necessary steps to address themCan contribute to putting the right people in the right seats by understanding people's capabilities, limitations, and what opportunities would be good for themComing from a background in product design or development helps - because we create software, it helps if you’ve been on the ground yourself in any or many of these backgrounds.
Experience in project management or product managementExperience in design, development, data / analytics, or any other part of digital product deliveryExperience running a teamExperience consultingEntrepreneur, experience running a business and people