Project Manager 0312-1516

Foilcon; Central Ontario; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee high-profile projects for OPS I&T initiatives. This remote role requires strong project management skills, client relationship management, and a proven track record in the public sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring project deliverables meet business requirements while adhering to timelines and budgets. Applicants must have extensive experience in project documentation and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience leading projects.
• 5+ years of experience in writing project documentation.
• 5+ years of experience in process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management on large-scale, complex projects.
• Ensures project deliverables meet clients' business requirements.
• Develops and manages project schedules, deliverables, and scope.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Process Optimization

Job description

HM Note:

This contract role is remote, with onsite requirements for occasional meetings. Candidates must reside in Ontario, Canada, and include their first and last name on their resume.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Provides project management on large-scale, complex, high-profile, and high-risk projects for OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensures project deliverables meet clients' business requirements on time, within scope and budget, focusing on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies, and compliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks.

General Skills

• Promotes OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology, and resource management.
• Coordinates and optimizes processes.
• Manages client relationships, especially in government, NGO, and NPO environments, with risk advisory and consulting experience.
• Develops detailed project schedules and maintains project plans based on gathered requirements.
• Monitors and forecasts project costs, providing reports to ensure targets are met.
• Develops and manages project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Leads project teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards.
• Coordinates project processes and develops guidelines and procedures.
• Sources, selects, and on-boards team members, clarifying roles and expectations for both unionized employees and FFS consultants.
• Resolves resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiates resource changes, and shares knowledge among team members.
• Articulates and prioritizes issues and risks at senior levels, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Provides project, program, and portfolio reports to stakeholders.
• Implements strategies to manage change resistance during all project stages.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Understanding of Information Management principles, policies, and practices.
• Familiarity with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.
• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology resources.
• Experience in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving project issues.
• Conflict resolution skills between project and functional areas.
• Client relationship management and expectation setting.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, with flexibility to pivot as needed.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience leading projects.
• 5+ years of experience in writing project documentation.
• 5+ years of experience in process optimization.

Public Sector Experience: Broader Public Sector experience is required.