[Remote] Lead, HR Project Manager at Wealthsimple

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Requirements

  • 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in-house at a fast-scaling company
  • Can effectively communicate prioritization, project goals, constraints, deliverables, and schedules within a cross-functional team with flawless timelines, status docs, trackers, and meeting notes
  • Proven ability to structure ambiguity into clear project plans and deliverables
  • Experience using and facilitating training/adoption to project management software such as Jira and Asana
  • Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Ability to prioritize and manage work for self and others, adhering to multiple project timelines simultaneously
  • Seeks out tasks that will improve our team and our output
  • Self-directed, brings ideas to the table, and takes ownership of their projects
  • Detail-oriented and thorough, often catching things that others miss
  • Positive, optimistic attitude, even when the team is facing a challenge

Responsibilities

  • Impact company-wide goals by directly managing end-to-end projects furthering the development of the People Operations team
  • Create and own schedules / timeline for projects to ensure key milestones are met
  • Facilitate day to day workflows, contribute to evolving our project workspaces, processes, and documentation practices ensuring proper intake, prioritization and allocation work across the People Operations team
  • Monitor day-to-day project activities and resourcing; actively forecast and report on capacity and work with team leads to address and resolve resourcing issues
  • Facilitate meetings such as kick offs, daily/weekly stand ups, iterations planning, requirement reviews and retrospectives
  • Manage cross-discipline stakeholders and ensure stakeholder involvement by encouraging interaction and defining and delegating tasks
  • Continually evaluate, propose, test, and ship systems for delivering on the People Operation teams objectives at scale
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment and act as the primary point of contact to other teams and project stakeholders
  • Support and manage our including researching external partners and tooling, negotiating contracts, building briefs, handling invoices and overall budget reconciliation
  • Develop change management resources for systems and tooling changes to drive user adoption and increased efficiency through tooling

Skills

Wealthsimple

Digital platform for investing and financial management

About Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple provides a range of financial tools that help individuals manage their money effectively. Their services include automated investing, where users can set up investment accounts that automatically adjust based on market conditions, and commission-free stock trading, allowing users to buy and sell stocks without paying fees. They also offer cryptocurrency investments for those interested in digital currencies and a straightforward tax filing service that is designed to be quick and user-friendly. Wealthsimple stands out from its competitors by focusing on young professionals and tech-savvy individuals, providing a digital platform that is easy to navigate and understand. The company's goal is to simplify financial management, making it accessible to everyone by using technology to create a more personal and approachable experience in finance.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$826.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays

Risks

Increased competition from zero-commission brokers could erode Wealthsimple's market share.
Invite-only rollout of Wealthsimple Cash may limit user adoption and growth.
Rapid cryptocurrency adoption pressures Wealthsimple to innovate its offerings continuously.

Differentiation

Wealthsimple offers a human-centric approach to finance with user-friendly digital tools.
The company provides a seamless platform for investing, trading, saving, and tax filing.
Wealthsimple targets young, tech-savvy professionals seeking accessible financial management solutions.

Upsides

Wealthsimple's AUA reached $50 billion, indicating strong market presence and growth potential.
The rise of AI-driven advisory services can enhance Wealthsimple's personalized investment offerings.
Fractional shares' popularity aligns with Wealthsimple's target demographic, boosting user acquisition.

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