Project Manager

Flexstaf IT; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and deliver projects effectively. This hybrid role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of AI/ML, and data management. Responsibilities include leading teams, developing project strategies, and ensuring quality delivery of solutions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum degree in Computer Science or related fields and 5-7 years of experience in project management, particularly in data analytics. This position offers the opportunity to work with dynamic teams and lead significant projects in the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in project management.
• Experience leading data analytics projects involving migration to MS Fabric and Power BI.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of business solutions to enhance client servicing.
• Develop and implement project management strategies for AI/ML projects.
• Manage relationships with vendors ensuring quality delivery of services.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

AI/ML technologies knowledge

Data management concepts

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum university degree in Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering

Project Management Professional designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Business Objects

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and deliver projects on time within budget and scope. Project Manager will possess strong project management skills, knowledge of AI/ML technologies and data management concepts, and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role requiring working two (2) days in the office and three (3) days remotely, per week. (All remote work must be completed from your home office within the province of Ontario.)

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the development of business solutions to enhance our ability to service clients and to achieve business objectives, particularly through AI and data modernization initiatives.
• Develop and implement project management strategies, plan and objectives for AI/ML and data related projects.
• Identify and proactively approach all stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement, organize project kick‑off sessions, providing regular project updates, managing expectations and supporting the project sponsor as required.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support across multiple concurrent phases of the AI/ML and data analytics program, including potential oversight of parallel projects, facilitating collaboration and ensuring alignment.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, identifying tasks, sequencing, dependencies, and resource requirements for successful migration to MS Fabric and Power BI.
• Ensure process flows, specifications and test plans are properly documented and executed.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of services.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project decisions, including evaluating migration strategies, data governance models, and performance benchmarks.
• Contribute to the evolution of Project Management standards, tailoring methodologies to suit a small and dynamic organization, and promoting best practices in agile and hybrid delivery models.

A great candidate for this position will have:

• Minimum university degree, specializing in Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering.
• Project Management Professional designation is preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in project management.
• Experience with leading data analytics and reporting projects involving migration to MS Fabric and Power BI.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and methodologies is preferred. Understanding of data governance, data ingestion, ETL transformation.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Business Objects and various statistical programs.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to work with system integrators and internal resources.

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