Project Manager

Randstad Digital; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-senior level project manager for a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role involves overseeing medium to large-sized IT projects, utilizing Agile methodologies, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience using Agile or hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience on medium to large-sized projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise for all project activities.
• Oversee the project during solution selection, implementation, and transition.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and interdependencies.

Skills

Agile delivery

Project management

Business analysis

Effective communication

Managing multiple initiatives

Education

University degree or college diploma in information technology, project management, business analysis, or a related field

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Length of contract: 6 months initially, with a potential extension to 3 years

Number of openings: 1

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Must be eligible for Reliability level security clearance (5+ years in Canada)

This is a remote position; the resource can work from anywhere in Canada, aligned with EDT/EST hours

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide project management expertise for all project activities by collaborating with stakeholders, project team members, and organizational groups using proven project management methodologies.
• Oversee the project during solution selection, configuration, implementation, and transition to operations, ensuring resource adequacy and project completion within agreed timelines and performance parameters.
• Assist in developing project plans and prioritizing work to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate with project resources and collaborate with other teams as required.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and interdependencies, delivering within scope, quality, and timeframes.
• Prepare plans, charts, tables, and diagrams to analyze and communicate project progress, challenges, and issues using various project management tools.
• Track and communicate project progress (team velocity) against plans, requirements, quality measures, and milestones.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to oversee projects, understand client needs, and resolve inquiries and concerns.
• Oversee and support the implementation of medium to large-sized projects.
• Serve as a central contact point for project resources and subject matter experts.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation, executive briefings, and records of decisions, ensuring compliance with document management policies.
• Organize electronic materials for timely sharing.
• Gather, assess, and prepare background materials for workshops, meetings, and presentations.
• Manage change notices, requests, and modifications to project documentation, including naming conventions, versioning, and templates.
• Support project resources in drafting and issuing deliverables and follow up for feedback.
• Perform other related activities and deliverables as needed.

Must-have skills, qualifications, and experience:

• University degree or college diploma in information technology, project management, business analysis, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience using Agile or hybrid delivery approaches (Agile/Waterfall) for strategic projects.
• At least five (5) years of recent experience on medium to large-sized projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels through clear written and oral presentations.
• Experience managing multiple initiatives concurrently and handling interdependencies efficiently.

Nice to have:

• Project Management Institute (PMI) - Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certification.

Seniority level:

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

• Contract

Job function:

• Information Technology

Industries:

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Financial Services, Banking