Project Manager

HISH IT SERVICES; Toronto; On-site; CAD 123,984; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Project Manager/Leader to manage IT infrastructure initiatives. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, coordinate resources, and ensure successful delivery while liaising with stakeholders and vendors. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in I&T project management, proficiency in risk management, and PMP certification. This role offers CAD $90/hour with flexible hours; it’s a 6-month contract with a high possibility of extension. Please share your profile with the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in I&T project management and lifecycle management.
• Experience in IT Infrastructure and software systems implementation.
• Progressive experience in technology enhancements and infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage I&T infrastructure initiatives and ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as primary point of contact and define the implementation plan.
• Provide regular updates to management on project status and requirements.
• Lead collaboration with various vendors to deliver agreed solutions.

Skills

IT Infrastructure management

Risk management

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Service Now

Microsoft technologies

Cisco

HPE

Job description

Job type: 6 Months - High possibility of Extension

Pay : CAD $90 /Hour

*** Prior experience with Metrolinx is preferred***

Job Title

Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Description

• Responsible for managing I&IT infrastructure initiatives, including IT enhancements, IT Infrastructure life cycle management, IT Operations, and business applications.
• Establishes, manages, and directs resources to ensure the necessary level and capabilities are represented on the enhancements to ensure successful delivery of the initiative
• Ensures that I&IT projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve public interests
• Create, manage new change’s for assigned projects, Present changes at the CAB’s, Leads the reviews and approvals assessment, mitigation, and communication of associated project risks
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the implementation process; elevate needs, issues, concerns as appropriate, Define and maintain the implementation plan with inputs from all stakeholders Assist the technical team throughout the new enhancements, Collaborate and bring forward ideas and insights in team meetings
• Anticipate bottlenecks and elevate issues when required to ensure on-time delivery
• Reviews and evaluates studies, reports, design proposals, specifications, and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures, and standards applicable to projects
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations defining plans, issues, status, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management
• Provide regular updates to I&IT Management on various activities related to I&IT enhancements service providers, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are delivered and status is reported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Leads and partners with various vendors to deliver agreed solution outcomes

Required Experience

• 8+ years of related I&IT projects, currency, and Life cycle management experience preferably in leading IT Infrastructure projects and technology related environments.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in Technology enhancements, Infrastructure planning, prioritization, and risk management
• Experience implementing both IT Infrastructure, Applications and Software systems would be beneficial

Desired Experience

• Familiar with Agile and scrum methodologies is an asset.
• Knowledge on various vendor technologies by Microsoft, Cisco, HPE would be an asset
• Knowledge of ITSM process, Service Now
• PMP or equal certification

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