Sr. Project Manager

Plank is hiring a full-time Sr. Project Manager who is interested in making a significant contribution to both the company as a whole and to the work that we do. 

Plank is an award-winning digital design studio obsessed with creating exceptional digital experiences and making the web a better place. We specialize in designing the highest quality responsive websites and mobile applications for creative organizations using our Ethical Website Design Framework. We are also a Certified B Corporation, meaning that we meet high standards of verified social and environmental performance and are committed to using their business as a force for good. 

Diversity in our workplace is something that we are committed to, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We know making the tech world more inclusive can only benefit our community. Our close-knit team is made up of people from 4 countries, including 11 women and 5 parents.

We are a remote-first company that offers flexible working options. Although we do have a lovely downtown office space to work from here in Montreal, we also have teammates who are completely remote, and that's fine by us! That said, all team members must be legal residents of Canada and legally eligible to work here, regardless of where they choose to live within the country.

To learn more about us, please take a look at our site to get a strong sense of who we are before applying.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Sr. Project Manager with a strong technical background to join our team. 

In this role, you’ll manage multiple digital projects using an agile-inspired methodology, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of designers, content strategists, front-end and back-end developers, and fellow project managers. 

Collaboration and empathy are at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll partner with clients to deliver impactful digital solutions, fostering open communication and strong relationships along the way. Your technical expertise and project management skills will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope. 

At Plank, we value the contributions of every team member and believe in creating an environment where you can make a meaningful impact—not only on the projects you lead, but on the way we work together.

If this sounds like you, read on!

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing about 5 to 7 projects of various sizes and complexity
• Serving as the main point of contact for our clients and assist in account management process
• Working on Laravel and WordPress-based projects
• Keeping project management tools and documentation current and organized
• Creating and managing timelines, budgets, and scope documents
• Working with the team to create quarterly business reviews
• Supporting resource planning and forecasting needs across projects
• Ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, are on time, and on budget
• Leading sprint reviews as well as facilitating internal and client meetings
• Providing written sprint reports to clients
• Assisting with client invoicing and ensuring all relevant details are documented

Skills we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, with a focus on agile
• Solid technical background with Laravel and WordPress
• Background in business, management, budgeting, and analysis
• Strong working knowledge of project management software (eg. Productive, Asana)
• Experience working with enterprise clients 
• Experience with requirements gathering and user story development
• Strong risk management and analysis skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Able to work well under pressure, both from clients and from team members
• Five or more years of proven project management experience in software delivery

Bonus points for:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferably in computer science or engineering
• PMP and/or PSM certifications
• Agency experience
• Experience with the Google Suite
• Experience with supplemental tech stacks to the above
• Bilingual in English & French

The good stuff:

• Focus on work/life balance - we offer flexible start times and no expectation of work outside of business hours
• Comprehensive group health and dental plan
• Lots of paid vacation time, including 2 uninterrupted weeks at the end of the year
• Learning and development opportunities
• Additional compensation: yearly profit-share bonus
• A new Apple laptop as well as systems and support to do your best work
• Free weekly private yoga class (in person or via Zoom)
• Work from home financial support

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Requires lifting up to 4 pounds (2 kg), mostly consisting of laptop and hardware transportation

We’re not looking for keywords; we’re looking for people. Different experiences cultivate varied skills and competencies, these bring their own value in different ways. Even though your skill set may not match all the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply!

Applicants should be prepared to submit solid references directly related to their application; Plank cares about your privacy and will only contact these references after consulting with you.