Intermediate Project Manager / Leader

isgSearch; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager in Toronto for a 3-month hybrid contract. The role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with standards and methodologies, and promoting best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in agile project management and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience leading pragmatic and actionable agile projects using Scrum and Kanban.
• At least 6 years in monitoring, forecasting project costs, and managing project schedules.
• Extensive experience coordinating compliance with project processes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for large-scale, complex, high-risk projects related to OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Coordinate and monitor project processes, developing guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Agile project management

Leadership

Cost management

Client relationship management

Conflict resolution

Job description

Intermediate Project Manager / Leader (BBBH10848) Toronto, Canada

3 month term, hybrid downtown Toronto days per week.

Project Manager / Leader - Intermediate

Responsibilities :

• Provide project management for large-scale, complex, high-profile, and high-risk projects related to OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet clients' business requirements on time, within scope and budget, focusing on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies, and compliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks.

General Skills :

• Lead organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests.
• Gather and develop requirements to create and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans.
• Monitor and forecast project costs, providing reports and insights to meet targets.
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Promote I&IT project management best practices and adherence to standard methodologies.
• Direct project teams to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes, complying with government and ministry standards.
• Coordinate and monitor project processes, developing and communicating guidelines and procedures.
• Source, select, and onboard team members across disciplines, clarifying roles and expectations for both unionized employees and FFS consultants.
• Resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiate changes, and share knowledge among team members.
• Develop complex budgets considering multiple funding channels and cross-ministry dependencies.
• Manage large project budgets with high fiscal control and accountability, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliation.
• Identify potential risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies.
• Communicate issues and risks to senior executives, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums, providing comprehensive project and program reports to senior stakeholders.
• Implement strategies to overcome resistance to change and support change management throughout project phases.
• Promote OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to ensure quality and resource control.

Desirable Skills :

• Knowledge of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Understanding of Information Management principles, policies, and practices.
• Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) regulations and standards.
• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology acquisitions.
• Experience in project monitoring, issue troubleshooting, and providing ongoing expertise.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts between project and functional areas.
• Client relationship management skills to manage expectations and provide updates.

Must Haves :

• At least 4 years' experience leading pragmatic and actionable agile projects using Scrum and Kanban.
• At least 6 years' experience in monitoring and forecasting project costs, and managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Extensive experience coordinating, ensuring, and monitoring compliance with project processes and guidelines.

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