Operations · Full-time · Ottawa, Canada
Highlights of the Job
Introduction
Lightship Security is a market leader in standards-based IT product security certification. We work with leading edge technology vendors from around the world to evaluate and test their products against various cyber security standards such as Common Criteria and FIPS 140. We are committed to creating real world value through continued innovation in this field.
We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Ottawa, ON and help run our expanding operations. Someone comfortable leading in a high growth environment, who loves client-facing roles and has the soft skills to guide an internal team as well as our clients. And finally, someone who shares true dedication to our core values: we solve problems for our clients, we work hard with integrity, we are technical experts, we value family, and we have fun.
Sound good? Here’s a little more about the job:
Key Responsibilities
Guide clients through their certification by teaching them the process, manage their deliverables and expectations, and ensure clients are kept informed with frequent, contextual communication
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Implement organizational processes and project delivery work to ensure great product certification outcomes for our growing list of clients
Work with Senior Project Managers to implement operational policies and procedures
Ensure delivery of projects are on time and within budget
Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and where the best idea wins
Demonstrate and promote Lightship Core Values within the organization
The Ideal Candidate
To excel at Lightship, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths.
What You Bring
Education and Experience
Skills
Bonus, but not required
Experience with Microsoft Project and/or ClickUp
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, Common Criteria, and other related standards
What’s in it for you?
Health & Wellness: Staying healthy is important; we provide health, dental, life, and disability insurance
Development Opportunities: We value our employee career development by offering professional support, coaching, training reimbursement program, etc.
Social: We enjoy getting together at various company events
Culture: Come join our innovative, collaborative, and dynamic environment
Flexibility: We try to accommodate real-life as much as possible and know that work is just a part of our daily lives
The successful candidate will work from our office in Ottawa, ON.
Lightship is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.