Project Manager III

Canyon Global Business Services (Canyon GBS) is a product focused technology services company, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona (USA), specializing in higher education support and postsecondary success throughout North America.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage organization of key client projects. As our project manager, your job will coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline. Project manager responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation and delivering every project on time within budget and scope. Project Manager Requirements Project managers should have a background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis. You should be an excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks. you also need to be a team player and have a problem-solving aptitude.

Working as an Independent Contractor for Canyon GBS

This is a remote, full-time, independent contractor position with Canyon GBS. We choose to treat our independent contractors like family, and we offer some attractive perks including an annual health bonus, an annual retirement bonus, and 13th month pay bonus. Additionally, on the below dates, you will be paid your full contract rate, but you will have the day off, as a thank you for being part of our team.

– PH New Year’s Day (Observed) – 1/2/2023
– PH Non-Working Day (Observed) – 1/3/2023
– PH EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary (Observed) – 2/27/2023
– PH Maundy Thursday – 4/6/2023
– PH Good Friday – 4/7/2023
– PH Black Saturday (Observed) – 4/10/2023
– PH Araw ng Kagitingan (Observed) – 4/11/2023
– PH Labor Day – 5/1/2023
– PH Independence Day – 6/12/2023
– PH Ninoy Aquino Day – 8/21/2023
– PH National Heroes Day – 8/28/2023
– PH All Saints’ Day – 11/1/2023
– PH Non-Working Day Day – 11/2/2023
– PH Bonifacio Day – 11/27/2023
– PH Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – 12/8/2023
– PH Christmas Day – 12/25/2023
– PH Rizal Day (Observed) – 12/28/2023
– PH Last Day of the Year (Observed) – 12/29/2023

IMPORTANT: To be an independent contractor for Canyon GBS, you must be comfortable using TimeProof. Additionally, you must have access to a high quality internet connection, a secure/dedicated desk or place to work from your home, and you must have all of your own equipment including a high performing desktop or laptop with a mic and webcam. You will work directly for the CEO and will be expected to regularly attend video conferences and must be comfortable being on camera.

Project Management Responsibilities

– Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
– Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
– Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
– Ensure resource availability and allocation
– Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
– Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
– Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
– Report and escalate to management as needed
– Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
– Perform risk management to minimize project risks
– Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
– Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Requirements and Skills

– Great educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers
– Proven working experience as a project administrator in the information technology sector
– Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
– Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
– Strong working knowledge of Zoho Docs or similar tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, etc.)
– Project management certification is a plus but not required

Physical Requirements

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

Other Requirements

– You must pass a background check before beginning work as an Independent Contractor
– Must be able to read, write, and speak English