I&IT Senior Project Manager

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transportation authority in Ontario is seeking an I&ITS Senior Project Manager. The successful applicant will manage complex IT projects, ensuring they meet defined goals and timelines. Responsibilities include providing direction to team members, leading project charter development, and promoting inclusivity within the team. Applicants should have a degree in computer science and experience in Agile Project Management, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Agile Project Management including experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience with large complex transformational projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete start to close-out project management on complex projects.
• Provide direction to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects.
• Lead the identification and communication of project risks.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Project Management Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Data Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure DevOps

Job description

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Toronto's subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

The I&ITS Senior Project Managers will report to the Senior Portfolio Delivery Managers and will be responsible for setting up the vision of the project maintaining transparency and creating a shared understanding of what Done looks like. They will also be responsible for schedule management engineering quality financial accountability project deliverables and communications; as well responsible for creating a culture of success; ensure compliance with Metrolinx s policies and mandates.

Term: 12 months

What will I be doing

• Be an I&IT Delivery expert; advise the I&IT Senior Managers Directors andVice Presidents to improve planning increase productivity reduce risks and support operational efficiency and economy. Perform complete start to close-out project management on complex projects to ensure projects meet defined goals scope budget and timelines
• Provide direction and advice to staff and personnel assigned to individual projects through all project stages (e.g. on administrative design editing technical estimating and priority issues).
• Lead the development reviews and approvals of Project Charter and Project Plan documents. Lead the identification assessment mitigation and communication of project risks. Manage risks of I&IT Delivery for Metrolinx.
• Promote the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life
• Be the trusted partner to Metrolinx executives to help the business to use and analyze resources to manage enterprise risk and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expertise advice and direction to I&IT and business resources who manage the delivery of related projects and services across the organization.
• Participate in the definition and monitoring of the Delivery teams yearly operating plan and performance to monitor for quality and service excellence.
• Creates manages and reports on budgets for assigned projects to ensure projects are delivered within budget expectations
• Reviews and evaluates studies reports design proposals specifications and contract documents to meet established policies procedures and standards applicable to projects
• Participates in the development of design proposals and evaluates and recommends RFP / RFQ submissions; manages In-Market activities including Contractor Requests for Information and reviews submissions during project design phase
• Proactively manages risks pertaining to I&IT Delivery for Metrolinx.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Experience in Agile Project Management fordemonstratedyears including experience as a Scrum Master Project Manager or Product years of related project management and coordination experience.
• Experience with Jira Confluence Microsoft Project Azure DevOps and other recognized Project Management Tools.
• Experience of large complex transformational projects and multiple simultaneous projects. Experienced in facilitation conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
• Data : Experience in end-to-end implementation and migration of Data Projects and / or initiatives. Experience in managing and operating Cloud Data Solutions (Azure AWS GCP). Have knowledge and understanding of Cloud / Azure concepts is an added advantage. Experience with Azure Tools / Services (Azure Data Factory Synapse SQL Azure ML Data Studio) is an added advantage.
• Progressive experience in project management planning budgeting prioritization and risk management which preferably includes the deployment or implementation of large-scale projects.
• Experience implementing both infrastructure and software systems would be beneficial. Recognized certification in Project management Scrum Master Lean Agile or Scaled Agile (SAFe).
• Knowledge theories principles and practices for project management of IT systems and technology projects that incorporate capital and operating components. Knowledge of program management planning budgeting prioritization risk and change management principles methods and techniques to manage the development and implementation of medium scale system / program projects.
• Leadership skills to manage and motivate teams and set clear expectations

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at : or email .

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Time Management,Information Management,Information Systems,Information Technology,Leadership skills,Organizational Skill,Business Process Skill,Communication,Information Security,Project Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Team Player Spirit,Problem Solving Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1