Project Manager from Software Consulting - Mobile and Transportation industry and aset

Entire Hire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mobile and transportation consulting industry seeks a Project Manager to direct and manage projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in project management, leading teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and a proactive approach to managing project scopes and timelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a vendor-based project manager in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in Software Delivery projects or Systems Integration.
• Excellent consulting and business analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage projects from beginning to end within scope and budget.
• Develop and maintain Project Schedule and Cost Performance.
• Coach and supervise project team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Business analysis

Consulting

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Project Manager from Software Consulting - Mobile and Transportation industry

What We Do WITH Employers

We offer Permanent and Executive Search staffing, serving a broad spectrum of industries with qualified candidates. Our consultants have experience in corporate hiring and agency backgrounds, ensuring we find the right fit for any role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and manage assigned contracts / service agreements / projects from beginning to end within the allotted scope, time, and budget.
• Work with various teams across the organization and externally to plan and coordinate delivery efforts.
• Manage project scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a Project Schedule and Cost Performance throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope. Change Management is a large part of the role.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor a Risk Register to ensure risks are highlighted early with the appropriate mitigation plan.
• Conduct regular Project Status Meetings with customers.
• Conduct regular Executive Steering Meetings with customers and internal Executive Sponsors.
• Coach, motivate, mentor, and supervise project team members and contractors, influencing them to take proactive action and accountability.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project (internal and external).
• Display proactive willingness to learn and understand software / hardware and the mechanics of their implementation and deployment.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, issue logs, action item registers, and presentations, as required.
• Contribute to further best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create recommendation reports to identify best practices and lessons learned.
• Experience managing a Requirement Compliance Matrix successfully.

Required Experience

• At least 3 years of experience as a vendor-based project manager in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• At least 3 years of experience managing simultaneous engagements with diverse system and contractual requirements.
• At least 3 years of experience in Consulting / Business Analysis.
• Proven leader in problem-solving and analysis.
• Experience managing Software Delivery projects or Systems Integration engagements (both Fixed Price and Time & Material).
• Excellent consulting and business analysis skills.
• PMP certification preferred, or those working towards certification.
• Available for travel of up to 50% with possible weekend and nighttime activity as needed.
• Please give details as to how you are a direct fit for the role you are applying to.
• Please provide your salary expectations.

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