FULL-TIME POSITION

OVERVIEW

At Miraterra, we believe that soil health is crucial for mitigating climate change, increasing biodiversity and ensuring food security. We are a cleantech company using novel sensor technology, machine learning, and computational chemistry to generate soil insight and give farmers and agronomists the power to improve their soil health through data-driven decisions. This is the purpose that unifies and drives us and we are looking for brilliant and kind people who can join us in this mission. Miraterra was spun out as a subsidiary of Terramera in December 2022.

YOUR ROLE AT MIRATERRA

Miraterra is fortunate to have some of the world’s best minds from diverse industries working on solving one of the most significant problems facing our planet: the health of our soil. Our planet is losing topsoil at an alarming pace, which affects its ability to sequester carbon and feed our growing population. You can play a crucial role in reversing this trend by ensuring that our teams are working together towards shared goals.

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing project management for complex and technical projects. You will build and maintain project plans, organize and lead cross functional meetings, send status updates, document risks, and ensure that everyone has the information they need in order to do what needs to be done.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reporting to the VP of Business Operations, the Project Manager works with a diverse range of people across Product Engineering, Software & UX, Product Management, Data Science, and Business Operations.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

• Build strong relationships with team members across the company
• Motivate and lead project teams to deliver exceptional results, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Facilitate effective communication among all project team members to resolve conflicts and ensure alignment.
• Coordinate internal resources for the successful execution of projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans that include scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues effectively, escalating when necessary.
• Monitor project progress regularly, prepare and present progress reports to stakeholders, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project completion.
  
  

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years leading teams as a Project Manager in a technical environment, managing cross-functional teams on projects of significant strategic value to the company.
• A strong record of bringing people together and creating a climate of trust, enabling diverse team members to take risks together and deliver strong results.
• An organized, detailed, analytical problem-solver who has managed multiple projects simultaneously and knows how to sort quickly through issues and risks, helping teams focus on the right things at the right time.
• Experience managing both Waterfall and Agile projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, Jira is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

LOCATION

• Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

• Flexibility to work in the office at least three days a week, with additional days as needed to support project success.

JOB TYPE

• Full-time, Permanent

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Miraterra is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group.