Who We are:
Building Safer & Smarter Communities
Gatekeeper Systems Inc (Gatekeeper) is a leading provider of intelligent video and data solutions designed to provide a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and public safety personnel on multiple transportation modes. The Company uses AI, video analytics, and mobile data collectors to inter-connect public transit assets as part of intelligent transportation systems in a Smart City ecosystem. The Company is at the forefront of innovation and is utilizing new technologies to make cities more efficient and safer, such as its Automated Lane Enforcement solution for transit buses (ALE™). The Company’s video and data solutions and its Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) business model are enabling the transformation of transportation systems into intelligent transit and Smart Cities.
As an innovative technology company located in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley in Abbotsford, BC, this dynamic and fast-growing organization offers a unique blend of leading-edge technology and expanding career opportunities in a collaborative, team-based environment. Join us and you’ll work with seasoned professionals and engaged new talent on challenging and rewarding value-driven projects.
Gatekeeper is listed on TSX-V:GSI and OTC:GKPRF. For more information on the company, check out our website www.gatekeeper-systems.com
The Position:
As an Intermediate Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role on our team by providing project management support in order to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of internal and customer facing projects.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Manage projects including working with internal teams define and track milestones and deliverables
- Be a key communication link between customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery of quality products that meet specifications and schedules.
- Work closely with Gatekeepers Proposal Group, providing scheduling updates and team information relevant to proposals and project execution.
- Upon contract award, setting up project details in Company systems and project registers in compliance with the standard project management operating procedures.
- Booking and prepare for kick off meetings, recurring core team meetings, compiling meeting agendas and distributing action items.
- Manage small projects independently and assist with administrative tasks, including document control.
- Review orders, processing updates, managing change orders, and ensuring timely document exchange with customers.
- Preparing status reports, collaborating on schedules, and forecasting completion dates.
- Prepare various documents, including proposals, schedules, and client deliverables, ensuring timely delivery.
- Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, take meeting minutes while following up on action items.
- Maintain effective communication with the project team and clients to ensure smooth project execution and administrative compliance.
- Assist with the generation of project charters, stakeholder registers, project organization and communications plan along with projects schedules and project management plans.
- Attending client meetings and assisting with determination of project requirement and scope definition / adherence.
- Compiling preliminary budgets and ongoing budget reports.
- Meet monthly with accounting and communicate schedules, schedule changes that may effect cash flow, billing and revenue recognition.
- Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines / contractors / trades.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
- Keep management and informed of project status, risks and issues that may impact client relations.
- Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor project schedules, work hours, resource assignments, planned vs actual hours and budgets.
- Update project, program and portfolio dashboards by liaising with the relevant project team members.
- Other duties as required.
What you bring to the Gatekeeper team:
- Work Experience: 2+ years of project management experience in a technology related business in either manufacturing, product development or engineering.
- Strong organizational, administrative, time management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask with attention to detail.
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision or in a team setting under strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization, work effectively under pressure with diverse stakeholders and to effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the Product Manager and project team.
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
- Good understanding of project management processes, methodology and framework.
- Knowledge of project accounting, cash flow forecasting and invoice management.
Education and Qualifications / Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computing Science or General Science (BSc.) or Technologist Diploma with relevant experience.
- Have completed or working towards an after-degree diploma in Project Management
Other Must Haves Include:
- Candidates must have a valid passport, driver license and ability to travel to the US and in Canada.
- Proficient in the use of, Jira, Bitbucket, Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project.
Non-technical Competencies:
Ideally you will have excellent team player, interpersonal and written communication skills, be a self-starter, well organized, detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision and to tight deadlines. Key to success in this role will be the ability to be hands on, think analytically and problem solve effectively.
Benefits:
Imagine working for a company where you can learn, grow and make a difference in an easy to access location with free parking, close to all the amenities of Vancouver, BC but away from the urban crush. In addition, we offer a diverse and equal opportunity workplace plus:
- A competitive salary package
- Extended health, dental and vision coverage
- Travel, life and illness insurance
- Career growth opportunities through mentoring, supported professional development and respectful feedback
- A casual work environment
- Successes celebrated with social events and fun activities
- Flexible work schedule
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
How to apply:
If you are passionate about technology, customer satisfaction, and want to be part of a really great team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our company's success.
Qualified applicants can reply to this job posting or via email to [email protected] quoting the "Project Manager" job title in the subject line.
Gatekeeper Systems is an equal opportunity employer. While we thank all interested candidates only those who are short-listed will be contacted for this position.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person in Gatekeeper’s Abbotsford Office
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
