Senior Project Manager

isgSearch; Ontario; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking 4 Project Managers with government experience for 8-month contracts, primarily remote. Candidates should have extensive project management experience, particularly in IT, and be adept at managing client relationships and project documentation. Responsibilities include overseeing complex projects and ensuring compliance with government standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, complex projects for OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and monitor project processes, developing guidelines.

Skills

IT Project Management

Process Optimization

Client Relationship Management

Job description

Our client is searching for 4 Project Managers with government experience for the following 8-month contracts. This position is mainly remote, with occasional meetings in the office.

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

Responsibilities:

Provide project management on large-scale, complex, high-profile, and high-risk projects for OPS I&IT initiatives. Ensure 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:

• Promote OPS I&IT standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology, and resource management.
• Coordinate and optimize processes.
• Manage client relationships, especially within government, NGOs, NPOs, risk advisory, and consulting environments.
• Gather and develop requirements to create and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans.
• Monitor and forecast project costs, providing reports to ensure targets are met.
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Direct project teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with government and ministry standards.
• Coordinate and monitor project processes, developing guidelines and procedures.
• Source, select, and onboard team members across disciplines, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and setting performance expectations.
• Resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiate changes, and share knowledge among team members.
• Articulate and prioritize issues and risks at senior levels, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Provide project, program, and portfolio reports to stakeholders at senior levels.
• Implement strategies to manage resistance to change and support project phases from initiation to close-out.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Understanding of Information Management principles and policies
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) regulations
• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology resources
• Experience in project monitoring, troubleshooting, and providing ongoing expertise
• Ability to manage conflicts between project and functional areas
• Client relationship management skills to handle expectations and provide updates
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in fast-paced environments
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

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