Project Manager Solution Delivery Bilingual

About the role:

The Solution Delivery team supports a variety of strategic initiatives across Chartwell, including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, technology implementations, and business improvement projects.

We are seeking a bilingual Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through completion. While the initial focus will be on real estate transactions and related activities, the role will also involve managing other projects based on business priorities.

Fluency in English and French is required to support stakeholders across Canada, including Quebec.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manage projects from initiation through completion, primarily real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and property transitions, as well as technology and business initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence, assessments, approvals, closing activities, and operational transitions for real estate transactions.
• Oversee requirements, testing, deployment, and transition to operations for technology and business implementations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, property stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to drive project delivery.
• Manage risks, issues, decisions, and changes, escalating concerns and resolving roadblocks as needed.
• Facilitate meetings, track action items, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support change management and operational readiness to ensure smooth transitions.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate on-site activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages (mandatory).
• 5+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects, ideally across multiple business areas.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, internal teams, and external partners.
• Experience with real estate transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, or development projects is preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with technology implementations, business transformation, or operational improvement projects is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with a combination of remote and in-office work.
• Occasional travel within Canada, including Quebec, and visits to Chartwell properties
• Occasional work outside regular business hours to support critical project milestones, transaction closings, or implementations.