Information Technology Project Manager

Sphere Manufacturing Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing group as a Project Manager for an IT contract position focused on CMMC implementation. You will drive project success through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. This role offers a collaborative environment to lead diverse project teams, making a significant impact on our operations across North America.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management methods.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop program plans and ensure alignment with goals.
• Manage teams and resources within the budget.
• Communicate progress and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2

CISSP, CISM, or Security+

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Uniting leading manufacturing firms and metal finishing services under one strong brand, Sphere Manufacturing Group is building upon a strong legacy of expertise – bringing leading products to market through innovation while servicing the needs of the environment and our community.

Sphere’s vision is to be a high growth, customer driven organization offering precision manufacturing in cutting, bending, machining, anodizing, welding, and assembly services across North America.

We are Manufacturing What’s Next – come join us!

Currently, we seek a motivated and mechanically inclined Project Manager for our manufacturing locations.

CONTRACT POSITION - IT Project Manager (CMMC Implementation)

This is a six (6) month full-time contract position based on 36 hours per week Monday – Thursday.

Responsibilities include:

Planning and Execution:

Develop program plans, frameworks, and strategies, ensuring projects are aligned with the overall program goals assisted by consultants.

Resource Management:

Ensure current operational teams and supporting personnel can meet the goals established in the Plan; work with overall organizational lead to manage the allocated budget and be able to support requests for additional resources and funding if required.

Stakeholder Management:

Communicate program progress, updates, and potential issues to stakeholders, including project sponsors, team members, consultants and end-users.

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with individual projects and the overall program.Use the current SIEM tool with the pre-populated assessment of controls to effectively identify risks to the program and consult with the SMEs to establish appropriate remedial or mitigating measures.

Quality Assurance:

Monitor project progress, ensure adherence to quality standards, and address any issues that may arise.

Team Leadership:

Guide and support project teams, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to deliver projects on time and within budget.Work with SMEs to ensure the goals are prioritized effectively.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate project documentation, create program reports, and communicate program status to stakeholders. This will include updating the compliance module in the SIEM tool that tracks the specific CMMC requirements.The SIEM tool allows for the production of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) which needs to be generated, updated and monitored throughout the Program.

Compliance:

Ensure clear understanding of both the US rules involving CMMC and the Canadian rules regarding controlled goods and the new Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).

Requirements:

• Project Management:Strong understanding of project management methods and experience with companies working under an umbrella ownership structure to instill a consistent approach to IT and implement cybersecurity controls across all sites.
• Technical Proficiency:Knowledge of IT technologies, cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST (800-171, 800-53, CSF) or similar; knowledge of Microsoft O365 is critical.
• Communication:Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills.Proficiency with Gantt charts, RAID logs, and PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Leadership:Ability to lead and motivate project teams from diverse parts of the business into a consistent approach in operations and IT working with consulting SMEs
• Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Change Management:Experience with managing change within manufacturing or industrial control environments (OT/ICS) is a must.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2.
• CISSP, CISM, or Security+ are an asset.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge for process-focused organizations (optional).

Those interested and possessing the appropriate qualifications are welcome to apply with resume.

The Sphere Manufacturing Group strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment for our employees. We will attempt to make appropriate accommodation throughout the entire screening, selection, and employment process. Accommodations are made upon request.