Project Manager, Product Strategy & Development
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Job Level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Location
- Toronto, ON
- Impact Area
- Environment
- Impact Category
- Social Good
- Company Type
- Mission driven
About this position
POSITION DETAILS
Job Type: Full-timeEmployment Type: Permanent
Level: Mid-Level (Senior Associate)
Reports to: Director, Product Strategy & Development (Toronto)
Location: Toronto
Start date: March 2019
Number of positions: 1
ABOUT SUSTAINALYTICS
Do you believe with the right insight’s investors can contribute to a more just and sustainable global economy? Sustainalytics is dedicated to this mission as a leading global provider of ESG and corporate governance products and services. We support hundreds of the world’s leading asset managers and pension funds who leverage our insights for ESG integration, investment analysis, index and fund creation, voting and engagement, and screening and benchmarking. For over 25 years, Sustainalytics has been at the forefront of developing high-quality, innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of global investors. Increasingly, technologies such as big data and machine learning are playing a more important role in our operations as we strive to improve efficiency, broaden our product suite and reach new segments of the investment community. With more than 500 staff members, Sustainalytics has 17 offices spanning the US, UK, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Australia and the Netherlands. From 2015-2017, investors named Sustainalytics among the top three firms for both ESG and corporate governance research in the Independent Research in Responsible Investment Survey. For more information, visit www.sustainalytics.comPOSITION PURPOSE
Sustainalytics’ Product Strategy and Development Team is looking for someone to manage innovation projects, strategic product releases and product launches. These projects may vary in size and may be sponsored by one or multiple product managers. They involve cross-team collaboration and have technology, data management, quality control and communication components. Occasionally, the project manager may be also required to execute some of the projects’ tasks, such as quality testing, compiling internal communication, etc. The project manager you will join a growing and strategically important team, supporting a vibrant community of product managers in strengthening our market leading suite of ESG products and services.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaising with product managers and internal stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, deliverables and objectives.
- Liaising with digital product teams to translate business requirements into technical descriptions, identify constraints, risks and interdependencies.
- Identifying responsibilities for the various teams in charge of implementation, developing and managing project schedules.
- Reporting on progress to the project sponsor(s) and management, proactively identifying constraints and escalating problems.
- Liaising with the Client Relations team to minimize impact on clients and proactively manage external communication.
- Developing and implementing a quality management plan for each project.
- Identifying and discussing project-related risks with product sponsor and impacted stakeholders, jointly agreeing on mitigation and trouble-shooting measures.
- Identifying any changes to standard operating procedures needed as a result of the project and liaising with the respective departments for post-project implementation.
- Executing some pre-defined product innovation tasks included in the project plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in related discipline (business, economics, finance, information technology or data management) or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience;
- At least 3-5 years of experience managing or coordinating projects, preferably in a digital environment;
- Project Management Certification, Quality Management Certification or other related discipline is a strong asset;
- Excellent execution skills and attention to detail;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including in different time zones;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with project management software is an asset.
- Alignment with Sustainalytics’ mission, vision and values;
About us
Sustainalytics is an award-winning, global responsible investment research firm specialized in environmental, social and governance (ESG) research and analysis.
We offer global perspectives and solutions that are underpinned by local expertise, serving both values-based and mainstream investors that integrate ESG information and assessments into their investment decisions. View our Impact Profile
Our Impact
The impact of our work is one that is felt over the long term. We are seeking to change the face of capital markets in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world by helping some of the world’s largest institutional investors make sustainable investment decisions.
Our mission is to provide the insights required for investors and companies to make more informed decisions that lead to a more just and sustainable global economy.
Career Growth Opportunities
We invest in our staff's training and developmet, so the people and the company can grow together over the long term. We give all our employees a $1000 education credit which they are expected to use every year and we’ll also pay for them to take the CFA exam if they’re interested. For each team we have a formal career development path that’s meant to provide a framework of how one progresses throughout the company.
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Gain a global outlook working at Sustainalytics. With offices around the world you can take part in our employee exchange program - from Australia to Amsterdam.
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