IT Project Manager

Equitable; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager in IT Infrastructure! This hybrid role offers the chance to lead exciting projects involving hardware and software upgrades, cloud integrations, and more. You'll work within a collaborative environment, managing stakeholder expectations and fostering an inclusive team culture. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to work-life balance, this is an opportunity to thrive in a supportive workplace that values your contributions. If you're ready to make an impact, this role is for you!

Benefits

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Onsite Cafeteria

Employee Resource Groups

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a formal Project Management role.
• PMP designation is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop project plans and manage resources.
• Track project progress and submit regular status reports.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Project Management Software

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Job description

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.

Position Title: Project Manager, IT Infrastructure

Reports To: Lead Project Manager, Program

Department: IT

Term: Temporary Full Time, Twelve (12) Month Contract

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Equitable is growing! We are looking for a Project Manager to join our IT Infrastructure, Cloud and Service Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for project planning and reporting, risk mitigation and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative and inclusive project team environment. Projects will include hardware upgrades, software upgrades, SaaS integrations and will span technology domains such as Networking, Storage / Compute, Cloud (Azure), Personal Computing, Service Management and Vendor Management.

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area’s Top Employer for 2025 and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Identify and manage Stakeholder expectations
• Facilitate regular project team meetings, including meeting minutes, decisions, action items, etc.
• Identify and escalate risks and issues related to project milestones / goals
• Track project progress and submit regular status reports
• Build and monitor implementation and adoption plans
• Manage the knowledge transfer from delivery team to support teams and ensure solutions are stable and supportable
• Lead and motivate the project team, fostering collaboration and productivity
• Apply analytical thinking and problem solving to resolve project obstacles and manage efficiencies in delivery
• Understand applicable Governance processes and ensure they’re followed
  
  

What you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience / education in a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a formal Project Management role
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
• Experience in Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project methodologies
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Working knowledge of IT Infrastructure domains (e.g. networking, servers, storage, personal computers, operating systems)
• Demonstrated advanced communication and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated relationship skills and ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to lead organizational change effectively
  
  

What’s in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
  
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)
• Undergo a criminal background check
  
  

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

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