Senior Project Manager

Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
• - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive the successful execution of projects. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Initiatives, this role will manage the end-to-end project delivery, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and meet defined requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, experience managing software development projects and working with cross-functional teams.

What you will do:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and iterate the research, planning and production processes in a manner that is clear to the internal development team.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and project management tools.
• Develop and maintain project roadmaps, timelines, and resource planning to ensure on-time delivery and clearly communicate the status of major milestones.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between developers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, operations and business teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project execution aligns with technical and business objectives.
• Ability to identify and resolve project issues and make data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of business needs and how software applications can support them.

Budgets, Utilization and Timeline:

• Support the utilization tracking of the development team and coordinate/collaborate across regions as well as business lines.
• Manage scope and hours to ensure our team is delivering high quality digital products on time and on budget.
• Be consistent with process and documentation at the program/project levels.
• Manage contingency allocation on projects. Contribute to sharing contingency across projects where needed. 
• Provides regular status updates to relevant internal and external stakeholders (Senior Leadership Team, Tech Leads, etc.)

Relationship Building and Clear Communication:

• Build meaningful, empathetic and long lasting relationships with your team and across disciplines.
• Build meaningful, empathetic and long lasting relationships with clients and external stakeholders (where applicable - this may depend on project type, size and role composition within the team).
• Create conditions on projects that motivate and optimize others’ learning and performance.

• Lead and support on relevant internal formal and informal initiatives that may warrant a different PM approach or process related approach.
• Facilitate meetings and problem solving.

We want you to succeed so you will need:

• 10+ years of experience in technical project/program management within software development
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile, and Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools
• Experience in leading multiple projects concurrently
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of development constraints, technical risks, and technical interdependencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Salary range: $120,000 to $140,000 per year

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, geographic location, as well as business and organizational needs. 

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Purposeful Work: Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production. You'll have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects.
• Our People: Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment
• Recharge and Refresh: Benefit from a generous vacation policy and an annual year-end winter break to relax and rejuvenate.
• Give Back: Take advantage of dedicated volunteer days to support causes you care about.
• Work Flexibly: Enjoy hybrid working options for employees near our offices, emphasizing work-life balance.  
• Prioritize Your Well-Being: Access comprehensive health plans designed to support your physical and mental health.
• Save for tomorrow: Take advantage of our Group RRSP program with company matching.
• Stay Energized: Enjoy well-stocked snack options in our offices and regular team outings to build connections and have fun.

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.