Implementation Team Lead

Randstad Canada; Fredericton; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Team Lead to spearhead a significant SaaS modernization project within a large public sector organization. This role involves overseeing the transition from legacy systems to a modern Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) solution, requiring strong leadership and project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in IT, particularly in technical implementations and SaaS deployments. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, with the flexibility of remote work and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with a focus on technical implementation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager with technical expertise and leadership.
• Lead a team to ensure project alignment with goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

SaaS Deployments

Property Assessment Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to support the implementation of a major SaaS modernization initiative within a large public sector property assessment organization.

Overview

This role will focus on overseeing and coordinating technical activities related to a multi-year project aimed at replacing legacy systems and over 20 standalone tools with a modern, integrated Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) solution. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of IT experience, including six or more years leading technical implementation, upgrade, migration, or transformation initiatives.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong leadership skills and experience working with cross-functional teams of subject matter experts, business analysts, and vendors.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Experience with property assessment information systems, SaaS deployments, and service delivery environments is highly desirable.

Contract Details

*** 11 month contract to start ***

*** Remote work is possible with occasional travel to New Brunswick ***

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in executing the project mandate by applying technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Lead a team of subject matter experts, business analysts, and vendor resources to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Coordinate technical implementation activities to support the successful deployment of a new SaaS-based CAMA solution.
• Facilitate and moderate project meetings, ensuring accurate meeting minutes are produced and shared.
• Track and manage day-to-day project tasks to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Identify project issues and risks, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate as needed.
• Maintain and update the project implementation plan, tracking progress and deviations.
• Prepare and deliver detailed project status reports and maintain project management tools.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Motivate and guide the project team to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline, with at least 8 years of IT experience.
• 6+ years of experience in technical implementation, upgrade, migration, or transformation projects.
• 6+ years of experience engaging with subject matter experts, business teams, and vendors.
• Experience in project management for Property Assessment information systems, including CAMA projects.

Scored Requirements

• 6+ years in a leadership role ensuring project and operational deliverables.
• Experience working in collaborative and autonomous team environments.
• 4+ years with Microsoft Office Suite and related tools for managing tasks and reports.
• Experience with at least one cloud SaaS implementation involving business transformation is a strong asset.

Additional Information

If qualified and interested, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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