RQ05672 - Project Manager/Leader - Intermediate

S M Software Solutions Inc; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Leader to oversee complex technology projects. This intermediate-level role requires a skilled professional with over 8 years of experience in project management, particularly in a public safety context. You will be responsible for managing project plans, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while adhering to best practices in project management. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a politically sensitive environment, where your expertise will contribute to the success of vital projects. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about leading teams to success, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in managing large-scale complex technology projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project work packages and schedules.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Develop relationships with clients and manage project expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management Tools

Public Safety Knowledge

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

RQ05672 - Project Manager/Leader - Intermediate

The Ministry of Solicitor General is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Leader for an intermediate-level role. This position requires a skilled professional with experience in managing large-scale, complex technology projects. The successful candidate will work onsite at 5700 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage the assigned work package within the overall project plan, including all components, documents, and reports.
• Develop project schedules considering project objectives, responsibilities, accountabilities, timelines, and resource availability.
• Plan, establish priorities, and aid in project tasks as needed. Coordinate project team members and complete assigned tasks within allocated time.
• Identify inherent and developing project risks and issues. Make recommendations to mitigate identified risks and escalate risks as they become issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to manage expectations. Help to develop and implement performance metrics to measure project success.
• Promote OPS I&IT project management best practices, resource management standards, and adhere to standard methodologies.
• Manage projects to OPS I&IT Standards.
• Adhere to OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality; adhere to standard methodology and the control of the use of I&IT resources.
• Participate in steering committee and stakeholder forums.
• Provide project reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior executive levels.
• Proactively identify risks and issues pertaining to the assigned work package, report them to the overall Project Champions and the Portfolio Team. Identify and mitigate strategies and responses to the issues and risks.
• Vendor Management.
• Ensure the development and delivery of business cases where applicable (i.e., management board submissions) to seek approval for long-term support & maintenance contracts with Ministry vendors.
• Coordinate project plans with Public Safety Operations.
• Have experience working on the PSRN project.

Mandatory Requirements:

• 8+ years of Project Management experience with large-scale complex technology projects.
• Advanced experience in project management tools, techniques, and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment.
• Knowledge and experience in a Public Safety organization, especially in radio or telecommunications.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Internet Publishing