Senior Project Manager

Quarry Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A business consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Project Manager with an IT background to lead multiple initiatives in their Client Information Technology Services department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive project management experience. Responsibilities include project planning, stakeholder management, and vendor oversight. The role is contract-based with a competitive salary ranging from CA$85.00 to CA$100.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in project or program management.
• 5+ years on large projects.
• Experience with complex enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement multiple initiatives.
• Manage internal projects in collaboration with various teams.
• Ensure effective planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership abilities

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Project Management certification

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Quarry Consulting

Quarry Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager with an IT background for one of our clients.

The requirements and brief description of the position are below. If you’re available and interested in the opportunity, please reach out with your resume (please ensure your resume reflects the job requirements below) and I’d be happy to discuss next steps.

Title: Project Manager

Term: 6 Months - with possibility of extension

BACKGROUND

The client is a publicly funded English-language college and member of Polytechnics Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The college serves the National Capital Region and the outlying areas of Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and Upstate New York.

The Client Information Technology Services (ITS) department provides support services for approximately 65,000 students, faculty, administrative staff, and distance learning.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK / DELIVERABLES

The Sr. Project Manager will assist the Client ITS department by leading and implementing multiple initiatives. The consultant will work closely with IT leadership and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective planning, development, and implementation of these initiatives, delivering all assigned initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget, following the ITS PMO standards and best practices.

The Sr. PM will plan, monitor, and manage internal projects in collaboration with various teams involved. The responsibilities may include project planning, resourcing, staffing, vendor assessment, progress reporting, stakeholder management, communication in steering committees, and cost-benefit analysis/tracking.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field within Information Technology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project exposure.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in project or program management, including 5+ years on large projects.
• Experience with project, program, and portfolio management, business transformation, and process improvement on large, complex enterprise systems and products.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills working with various stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodology, with the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, manage resource allocations, and facilitate productive team meetings.
• Proven capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a Product Manager.
• Detail-oriented with an unwavering focus on the big picture and delivering results.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, inspiring teamwork and motivating project teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills to address complex issues through keen instincts and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage business stakeholders' expectations and understand business processes and requirements to ensure project scope, business, and technical requirements are clear and agreed upon by each stakeholder.
• Vendor management experience and skills – ability to build relationships, conduct regular check-ins, and manage expected deliverables according to documented SOW.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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Salary: CA$85.00-CA$100.00

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