If you complement your IT project management expertise with a solid understanding of database management, this position offers you some very compelling opportunities. You will:

• Play an important role in a major initiative to scale teams and develop an all-new version of our pioneering Career Experience Suite (CXS) platform
• Expand your experience as you lead the database (initially) and (down the road) ERP teams in a variety of backend projects Quick question for you - click here
• Gain exposure to the most current technologies and approaches, including microservices architecture, Azure and many others
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance in an organization that encourages people to pursue the areas that most interest them
• Join an industry leader in employee engagement; we apply that expertise internally, delivering a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun workplace for our employees -- it's no surprise that we have many long-tenured employees

Engage2Excel helps human resources organizations create unique candidate and employee experiences from pre-hire to retirement. We know that engaging workplace experiences are essential for motivating employees to care more, work smarter and stay longer. We understand what employees really want because we look at the entire employee lifecycle through a scientific lens. We help more than 3,000 client partners in 100+ countries around the world leverage employee engagement to increase competitive advantage and improve bottom-line results.

Pictured: E2E's Career Experience Suite (CXS) includes solutions in recruitment, onboarding, employee recognition, leadership development and engagement surveys. Video: Part of the suite is CXS Survey, which combines a science-based framework with our cloud-based platform that simplifies survey development, deployment, reporting and analytics.

To be a good fit for the Technical Project Manager opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of technical project management experience and demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies and methods; PMP certification is a plus
• Experience managing teams
• Knowledge of database administration/management, including:
  • Strong SQL skills and the ability to write SQL queries to manipulate data 
  • General knowledge of ETL, SSAS, SSIS, SSMS, SSAS and other database concepts Quick question for you - click here
• Knowledge of distributed web applications and REST-based API design (XML, JSON, etc.)
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment; experience with Scrum is preferred, and experience as a Scrum master would be ideal
• The ability to develop roadmaps, including anticipating challenges and obstacles

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• A sense of personal accountability when it comes to both decision-making and supervising teams
• The ability to train rising talent in the technology department
• Strong managerial-level skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Ability to manage expectations

Our preference is that you are based in the Montreal area, and we also will consider qualified candidates in other areas of Quebec. If you are based remotely, you'll need to travel to Montreal on occasion. 

Pictured: E2E offers employee recognition solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. CXS Recognize combines three decades of engagement research with industry-leading technology, including conversational artificial intelligence and powerful analytics to help clients develop programs that engage, celebrate and reward employees.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will work closely with the VP of Professional Technical Services. You'll lead the database team in multiple backend projects, maintaining roadmaps and project plans, in support of product development. This will include exploding strategic goals into technical specifications for the developers, and reporting project progress to stakeholders on a regular basis. You'll also coordinate projects in collaboration with team leads, clients and the other project managers. Over time we hope to add leadership of the ERP team to your responsibilities.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing, planning and developing scheduled projects
• Establishing and implementing training processes for technical personnel
• Determining and defining clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for all staff members
• Acting as a scrum master and lead Agile processes Quick question for you - click here
• Holding regular technical team meetings to help address any questions or challenges regarding upcoming projects
• Acting as a liaison among your teams, external teams and clients

Pictured: Whether it’s one hire or 3,000, CXS Recruit provides flexible recruiting solutions that can meet clients' immediate and long-term hiring needs. We work with clients to understand their culture, create branded job writeups, provide a robust ATS and more -- all to reach one goal: help them to find and keep the best talent.

Impact role
We are adding this position as part of a larger investment in resources to ensure success in this important initiative and beyond. In addition, you'll take over responsibilities from your manager -- that will free him to increase his focus on R&D and innovating new projects to keep everyone engaged and growing.

Professional development
We offer learning and development opportunities through internal, external, and on-the-job training. In addition, we are constantly exploring new technologies, providing opportunities for everyone to keep their skills current.

Make a difference
Imagine going to work every day to help others drive employee engagement and performance. It's as much a calling as it is a company because we ignite the inner accomplishment that drives pride, inspires others and makes work fun. Though you won't directly support employee engagement, your efforts will help make our work possible.

Get Rewarded
We practice what we preach by rewarding those that earn it. That means you. That means your team. That means everyone. At Engage2Excel we work hard, play hard and help the customer reap the success we all can enjoy.

Trifecta of organizational culture
Throughout Engage2Excel, we drive employee engagement and company success through three simple but powerful steps:

• Living what we do.
  • Our work/life balance is founded on ownership, trust and respect.
  • We enjoy a fun, family-like atmosphere, even though we're miles apart.
• Rewarding those who earn it.
  • Ours is a team environment with each playing an important role in delivering top-level service.
  • We challenge ourselves and encourage each other to grow professionally.
• Seeking new ways to solve problems.
  • We are proud to do things differently because one size doesn't fit all.
  • We are passionate about process, feeling empowered to create it, fix it and make it happen.

Great compensation
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans; paid time off and more.

Pictured: CXS Onboard helps clients create a fulfilling candidate and employee experience with branded pre-boarding and onboarding programs designed to assimilate new employees into their culture quicker help employees become more productive in a shorter period.

We recognize that there will be a learning curve regarding our business model and processes, but you should be able to leverage your knowledge and experience to hit the ground running. You should be able to start organizing teams and developing workflows in short order. Your project management expertise will be essential, but just as important will be your communication skills. We'll look to you to develop and maintain robust communication channels between and among internal and external stakeholders.

In addition, to be an outstanding Technical Project Manager, you will:

• Bring technical savvy; you don’t need to know everything, but you should be aware of industry best practices and have an appreciation for what is feasible
• Mentor, educate and encourage team members by providing constructive feedback, and remain open to feedback from others
• Demonstrate humility as a leader, along with open-mindedness, empathy, and curiosity
• Manage a wide variety of tasks and deadlines effectively in an environment where priorities can shift on short notice
• Achieve goals independently and also contribute as a team player

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