Project Manager I

CSS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Project Manager to oversee all aspects of a project from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope. The role includes preparing management reports and handling projects of limited complexity in a closely supervised environment.

Responsibilities cover defining scope, developing plans, communicating progress, and estimating resources. Emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with strong emphasis on problem-solving and collaboration with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required); Associate’s degree preferred
• 2 years directing work in a project management capacity; 4 years preferred
• Knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, and resource allocation
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and tools
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and project tools

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a project to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and communications documents
• Communicate updates and progression to management
• Estimate resources and staffing needs
• Align activities with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Draft and manage budgets and justify changes
• Identify staffing needs and manage vendors as needed
• Track milestones, dependencies and risks; manage changes in scope
• Prepare progress reports and presentations for upper management

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Research

Learning new technologies

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Project Manager I, you will manageand overseeall aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will preparereports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as workon projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

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