IT Project Manager

Ian Martin Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is seeking an IT Project Manager for a Toronto-based role with hybrid work (4 days on site and flexibility). You will lead end-to-end IT projects, build cross-functional relationships, and oversee budgets, timelines and vendor management to ensure project success.

Ideal candidates bring 5-7 years in project management and IT delivery, with ERP or large data migration experience as assets; PMP or equivalent certification is a plus. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in project management and IT solution delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing of IT projects
• Accountable for developing strong relationships with CAPREIT stakeholders to enhance resident and employee service
• Improve internal processes and ensure initiatives are effectively communicated and managed
• Lead all elements of technology vendor management including contract management, labor sourcing, software/hardware strategy and implementation
• Communicate status of initiatives through project tracking, reporting and monitoring
• Manage project plans, budgets and resources to meet sponsor expectations
• Negotiate and facilitate, build relationships, and resolve conflicts
• Address issues promptly to ensure successful project completion
• Create a positive work environment and motivate personnel
• Negotiate to reach agreements and maintain long-term relationships
• Conduct high-level interpersonal and negotiation communications with stakeholders

Job description

IT Project Manager

• Location: Toronto, ON—Hybrid (4 days on site—Maybe flexible)
• Contract Length: 12 Months.

We at Raise are hiring a IT Project Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing of IT projects
• Accountable for developing strong and effective working relationships with key areas within CAPREIT to enhance the service provided to residents and employee
• Improve internal processes and ensure initiatives are successfully communicated and managed
• Effectively lead all elements of technology vendor management - contract management, labor sourcing, software/hardware strategy and implementation
• Effectively communicates with team, peers and upper management on the status of initiatives through the development and management of project tracking, reporting and monitoring
• Effectively manage a project plan, budget and resources and ensure that project commitments and expectations are met to the sponsor’s satisfaction
• Must be an adept negotiator and facilitator, competent at relationship building and conflict resolution, possessing superior presentation skills and acting decisively at all times
• Accountable for ensuring any issues or problems are addressed in a timely manner to ensure successful completion of projects
• Creates a positive work environment and ensures optimal individual and team performance by clearly identifying and getting agreement on project objectives, providing recognition and feedback, and motivating personnel
• Utilize negotiation and persuasion to come to agreement with others
• Conduct communication with a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills to build effective long-term relationships

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education or University degree in one of following: Computer Science/Business Administration/Commerce/Engineering
• 5-7 years of proven experience in project management and IT solution delivery
• Must have extensive vendor management experience
• ERP Implementation experience is an asset
• Large-scale data migration project experience is an asset
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) designation or equivalent is an asset
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in managing multiple projects or delivering large and complex projects under significant pressure within constraints of budget, tight timelines and resource constraints
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and processes
• Experience in project financial and vendor/stakeholder reporting is an asset
• Strong analytical, business and technical leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects within Enterprise applications

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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