Website Project Manager

TRADER Corporation is a trusted Canadian leader in online media, dealer and lender services. The company is comprised of AutoTrader.ca, AutoSync and Dealertrack Canada. AutoTrader.ca (AutoHebdo.net in Quebec) offers the largest inventory of new cars and used cars in Canada, receiving over 25 million monthly visits to its marketplace. With over 3,500 subscribers and counting, AutoSync is the largest and fastest growing dealer and OEM software provider in Canada. The platform's suite of connected automotive software solutions brings advertising, conversion and operational support together, synchronizing the entire retail process. AutoSync's diverse range of offerings includes: vAuto, EasyDeal, xtime, Motoinsight, Activix, TAdvantage and TRFFK. Dealertrack is Canada’s largest automotive financing portal, enhancing efficiency and profitability for all major segments of the automotive, marine, recreational vehicle, motorcycle and powersport retail industries. Over 6.5 million credit applications are submitted via the Dealertrack Canada portal each year. Visit tradercorporation.com to learn more..

Summary of Job 

The Project Manager, Websites at TRADER leads large interactive customer facing projects and is responsible for their success relevant to timeline, budget, scope while meeting business requirements and strategy of the Dealer or Dealer Group.

The Website Project Manager’s primary responsibility is to consolidate and coordinate the requirements of the client, collaborate with cross-function teams such as Sales, Creative and the Web Development teams, and launch a website that satisfies the client's overall online objectives.

The Website Project Manager is responsible for each website component, its level of contribution to the site launch and its level of quality. The incumbent must manage each project effectively to maintain a steady flow of productivity throughout the process.

Key Areas of Responsibility

- The Website Project Manager defines, plans, schedules and controls the Dealer Website launch and refresh activities, applying creative and strategic thinking, technical and project management skills to satisfy project requirements. Contributes to ongoing improvement of internal processes to allow for smooth execution of projects and improved efficiency across departments and project team members.

- Develops and documents project parameters including scope, schedule, budgets, specifications; creates, updates and monitors project plans and budget spends (where applicable). Accountable for the execution, management and quality control of multiple complex projects from the initial sales process and signature to site launch, ensuring client satisfaction, meeting and reporting on all timeline milestones.

- Capable of leading and inspiring teams by communicating vision for the project; involvement in each project phase from gathering requirements, documenting statements of work, creating estimates and timelines for both internal teams and the client and executing on project deliverable. Conduct and lead kick-off and status meetings regularly with clients and the internal team, ensure thorough communication with all stakeholders at all stages of every project. Proactively communicates with clients about production recommendations, risks, challenges and solutions.

- Serves as the main client interface on Website launch projects (in a supporting role to sales), clarifies strategic and technical requirements for the Website, can explain complex ideas and processes clearly both internally and externally, and helps manage client expectations.

-Cultivates and demonstrates an interest and awareness of industry trends and best practices as related to the excellence in the production of Websites.

Job Requirements 

Please indicate if required (R), preferred (P) or asset (A)

Education, Experience and Technical skills

· A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of hands-on project management / producing experience in the digital space. At least 1-2 years’ experience in a client services / account management role, working with and delivering Websites to external clients.

· Must have experience creating and executing website projects involving cross functional teams

· Experience managing websites using CMS software like Wordpress, JIRA, Salesforce, MS Office Suites

· Good understanding of web technologies and their practical use on the website

Experience coding with CSS and HTML is helpful but not a requirement

Required Soft Skills and Competencies 

Excellent oral, written, and presentation communications skills

Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and capable of self-managing and multitasking in a fast paced, cross functional environment

Excellent problem-solving skills, quick thinking and accurate

Flexibility, initiative, dedication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

What’s in it for you…

-We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.

Fitness and wellness

-We provide discounts to nation-wide gyms, onsite gyms (when we’re in the office), an Employee and Family Assistance Program, as well as a virtual wellness program.

Benefits from Day 1

-Gym discounts

-Local in-office free gyms

-Employee and Family Assistance program

-Weekly virtual wellness events

-Conferences & training budget

-Regular internal training programs

Financial planning

-Let us help you invest in your future with 3% matching towards your pension and multiple forms of income protection.

Competitive salary

-Annual bonus structure

-3% CPP matching