Information Technology Project Coordinator

LeverageTek Staffing Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking an IT Project Coordinator for a 12-month contract. The role involves managing IT infrastructure projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project deliverables meet requirements. Ideal candidates are experienced in project management and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full development life cycle activities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop understanding of topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal application development and IT infrastructure.
• Develop project plans and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Job description

Information Technology Project Coordinator

LeverageTek is actively seeking an IT Project Coordinator for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location : Onsite

Key Tasks :

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Maintaining an understanding of IT Infrastructure deliverables at the component level.
• Manage internal application development and IT infrastructure with the collaboration of the GIS Portfolio Lead and key stakeholders in such a way that the work results are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop the project statement, the project plans (communication, scope, quality, risk, human resources, schedule, financial and environment requirements), and the various project reports.
• Plan, organize, and control the activities and resources of the delivery group.
• Lead, support, and follow up on the execution of the internal application development and IT infrastructure.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress of the delivery group, and project performance (budget, cost, schedule, scope, quality, risk, and issue).
• Maintain overall change control procedure, overall project plans, and detailed plan.
• Ensure that the project work results are compliant with the stated requirements, priorities, and strategies of the internal application development and IT infrastructure.
• Maintain a liaison with the client, business solution manager, and external providers to coordinate the project activities.
• Control deliverable review and obtain written approval for them.
• Carry out project progress and status reviews.
• Recommend corrective actions to the steering committee and ensure execution of approved corrective actions.
• Raise project issues and risks, as well as quality and scope deviations.
• Escalate issues, risks and problems to the identified authority when the situation so requires.

Key Qualifications :

• Experience with managing full development life cycle activities including vendor management and stakeholder expectation management.
• Experience with delivering internal application development and IT infrastructure that require overall planning, organization, execution, and control of the project.
• Experience interacting with multiple service providers, vendors and teams.

Qualifications :

• Experience with IT infrastructure projects; maintain an understanding of the components being delivered by the Infrastructure Vendor is needed so that schedules can be created, and discussions on topics can be verbalized at the component level.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with SMEs when detailed technical requirements / analysis of the components is required.
• An eagerness to learn and develop an understanding of topics is always key to the success of performing the technical coordination and communication of these duties.
• Positive and results-oriented, yet careful and conservative in approach to planning.
• Thrives in challenging and changing environments - Superb oral and written communicator - Able to manage expectations of all stakeholders.
• Flexible, patient, collaborative and non-confrontational.
• Self-starter yet seeks guidance when required - Able to operate within a complex customer environment.

Assets :

• Consulting Background, including Business Analysis and Development is an asset.

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions :

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek Staffing Solutions has worked to become a trusted partner with our consultants and customers. LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. With thousands of successful engagements to our credit with leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, often leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Information Technology and Project Management

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting and Information Services

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