Senior Project Manager — RIM Cellular Technology

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of software development projects in the RIM Cellular Technology department reporting into the Manager, RCT Project Management. The successful candidate will manage R&D software projects end-to-end from the Initiation phase to the Closure phase of the project, using Project Management Methodologies and Software Development Methodologies. They will develop the project strategy, which includes planning and scheduling to ensure that all the necessary components and deliverables will be met across cross-functional development teams. He/She will plan, organize, lead and monitor the activities of the multi-site project team while maintaining overall control of the schedule and the delivery of all the expected deliverables. Other duties of the Senior Project Manager include planning and submitting recommendations to resolve discrepancies, taking action on issues of non-compliance, keeping lines of communication open among all project stakeholders, tracking deliverables, milestones and any decisions made regarding request for changes and outstanding items. Regular status updates and prompt resolution of issues will also be the responsibility of the Project Manager.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in project management, of which three years of that experience must be in managing software projects using Project Management and Software Development methodologies, preferably in the R&D environments
• Sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies
• Experience managing software development projects through the full life cycle
• Leadership, communication and negotiation, team player, presentation skills
• Knowledge of Software Development methodologies
• Exceptional communication abilities and interpersonal skills
• Good command of English - written and oral
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
• Proactive person who takes initiatives in managing projects and to improve processes
• Ability to work well independently and demonstrated ability to work in teams
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Ability to occasionally travel outside Canada

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Experience in Wireless Protocols
• Experience in ISO audits
• Familiarity with BlackBerry software
• PMI Designation

If you're driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it's time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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	Senior Project Manager — RIM Cellular Technology