Senior IT Project Manager required to work with Client's Modernization Project team to lead and[...]

S I Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a critical modernization initiative aimed at replacing a legacy system. This role involves managing a cross-functional team to ensure project success during planning and implementation stages, adhering to PMI and SDLC methodologies. The project will enhance operational efficiency and compliance with legislative requirements. This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful change in a public sector environment, where your expertise will facilitate improved service delivery and operational capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience on large-scale IT projects.
• Proven experience in managing project documentation and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall success of the project within scope, quality, and budget.
• Lead and manage the cross-functional project team and provide regular status updates.

Skills

Project Management

SDLC

Agile Methodologies

PMP Certification

Cross-Functional Team Management

Requirements Gathering

Technical Documentation

Government Sector Experience

Education

PMP Certification

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager required to work with Client's Modernization Project team to lead and manage successful delivery of the project during planning and implementation stages using SDLC /PMI methodologies. (141744)

Our GTA-based Municipal Government Client requires the services of a Senior IT Project Manager to work with their Modernization Project team to lead and manage successful delivery of the project during planning and implementation stages using SDLC /PMI methodologies.

Role:

The Modernization Project aims to replace a 25-year-old legacy system and its interfaces with a modernized tool that will address increased operational demands, enhance functionality, and comply with legislative and security (CISO) requirements. It will enable the Client's staff to provide services more efficiently and facilitate annual revenue.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the overall success of the project and its implementation; deliverables and technical solutions within scope, quality, timelines, and budget.
2. Evaluate and recommend scalable, multi-jurisdictional business and technical solutions that meet client and business requirements, adhering to standards, policies, and procedures.
3. Lead and manage the cross-functional project team.
4. Supervise daily operations of assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning, reviewing work, and monitoring performance to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, scope, and contract terms.
5. Identify and secure project resources in collaboration with sponsors and managers, define roles, and resolve conflicts.
6. Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including monthly reports and participation in quarterly variance activities.
7. Administer change control procedures and track project issues and defects.
8. Serve as the primary contact for project information requests.

Must Have:

• PMP Certification from PMI (Active/In good standing)
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience on large-scale IT projects using standards like PMI, PRINCE2, SDLC Waterfall or Agile.
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams during requirements gathering, impact analysis, and process mapping.
• Proven experience in managing project documentation such as business requirements, functional/non-functional requirements, use cases, workflows, data models, and technical specifications.
• At least 7 years of experience evaluating digital solutions, conducting jurisdictional scans, feasibility studies, and providing technical consultation.
• Experience in government/public sector modernization projects and legacy system replacements.
• Proficiency with project management tools like Microsoft Project.
• 5+ years of experience preparing contractual documents such as RFI, RFP, SOW, MOU, and SLA.