Intermediate Project Manager/Leader

Randstad Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager/Leader for a hybrid role in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in technology project management, focusing on complex Cloud technology projects. Responsibilities include managing large scale initiatives, overseeing systems integration, and facilitating stakeholder communication. This 15-month contract offers competitive pay and the opportunity to lead high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in technology project management.
• 5+ years involving large technology procurements.
• ITIL Foundations certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale, complex, high profile and high risk projects.
• Support strategic planning and stakeholder communication.
• Define, plan, and monitor Cloud Acceleration initiatives.
• Oversee systems integration with external partners.
• Identify project schedule slippages and rectify them.

Skills

Experience managing enterprise solutions

Cloud technology project delivery

Agile / Scrum framework experience

IT Service Management

Tools

IBM Portal

WebSphere

DataPower

OpenShift

Cloud Automation Manager

Ansible

Oracle Database

Job description

Overview

Do you have experience managing enterprise solutions with technologies that include IBM Portal, WebSphere, DataPower, OpenShift, Cloud Automation Manager, Ansible and Oracle Database? Do you have experience working with the delivery of complex Cloud technology projects? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you. Our client is looking for an Intermediate Project Manager/Leader for a 15 month contract in Toronto. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management on large scale, complex, high profile and high risk projects for OPS I&IT initiatives. Ensures project deliverables meet clients’ business requirements on time, scope and budget, with a focus on delivering value. Provide both Business and IT Project Leadership/Management as required.
• Support Shared Utility Service (SUS) in all strategic planning associated with the project and its impact on the partner stakeholders, political environment, technical support environment, etc. This includes assisting in preparing communications, conducting presentations, providing analysis and consulting advice.
• Define, plan, and monitor Cloud Acceleration and API Marketplace initiatives and multiple sub-projects under these initiatives including multiple infrastructure and application sub-projects.
• Oversee systems integration within the SUS Platform and with external partners.
• Assist / Facilitate / Responsible for development of Integrated Project Plan.
• Ensure that all required activities have been identified and assigned to sub-project leads including new initiatives or changes to the initiatives, processes, procedures, or functions.
• Obtain required sign off on all major project-related milestones.
• Manage business and IT project-related risks.
• Identify and rectify project schedule slippages, and/or adjust project plan with stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor project and program timelines and deliverables, and communicate the status to designated management / stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Resolution of escalated project / program related issues.
• Monitor the development of architecture deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must Have: Experience working with the delivery of complex Cloud technology projects.
• Experience managing enterprise solutions with technologies that include IBM Portal, WebSphere, DataPower, OpenShift, Cloud Automation Manager, Ansible and Oracle Database.
• 10+ years experience in technology project management, with at least 5+ years involving large technology procurements.
• Demonstrated experience using the agile / scrum framework to promote best practices and awareness to the project team, clients and/or stakeholders.
• IT Service Management experience with ITIL Foundations certification.

Summary / How to apply

If you are interested in the Intermediate Project Manager/Leader role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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