Project Manager

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.

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
• 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.

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