Senior Project Manager

InSync Systems; Regina; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian consulting services company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract position in Regina, Saskatchewan. The ideal candidate will have over five years of IT project management experience and a PMP Certification. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships to ensure successful delivery of complex projects. Only applications from candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional experience in IT project management.
• Valid Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Proven leadership skills in a project management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget, schedule, and scope of the project(s).
• Establish and maintain the project’s risk register.
• Manage vendor relationships and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Regina, Saskatchewan. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

This position is 100% onsite in Regina, Saskatchewan, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. It is NOT a remote role.

Role Description

We are looking for an established senior level project manager to assume the leadership of a portfolio of projects for a one-year term with potential for extension, in the Digital Technology and Security group. The ideal candidate is expected to use their experience and expertise to successfully lead and deliver projects following established practices and templates while ensuring that Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices are being applied and followed. In doing so, the PM should leverage appropriate delivery approaches (e.g. iterative Agile sprints) to maximize flexibility and value delivery. The PM will ensure that project processes, procedures and policies meet Business Application standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget, schedule, and scope of the project(s)
• Manage the delivery of the project(s), taking accountability for overall progress (schedule) and the use of resources (budget)
• Proactively escalate decisions, risks, and issues to appropriate governance bodies for resolution
• Establish and maintain the project’s risk register, issue log, and change controls
• Initiate corrective actions to mitigate project issues
• Manage project documentation including project plans and meeting minutes
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and deliverables
• Timely project wrap-up, team release, lessons learned, and project disposition
• Work as a project team member with peers to ensure progressive realization of improvements within the project management practice at the Company

Required Skills and Experience

• Must have at least five (5) years professional experience in management of Information Technology projects.
• Must have a valid Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Natural gas transmission and distribution / utility experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in the role of a project manager, with a strong track record of successfully delivering implementations. This includes experience in managing assigned scope, adhering to schedules, and maintaining project budgets
• Excellent written, oral and listening communication skills with audiences varying from end users to C-Level management
• Experience in the project management of large, complex information technology Projects (e.g., implementing Customer Information System based solutions, etc.)
• Proven experience successfully delivering work management, asset management and inventory management solutions in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience successfully implementing Complex Integrated Solutions in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience successfully managing vendor relationships and commitments in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience in using Project Management methodologies or other delivery methodologies such as RUP, Waterfall, Agile, and Six Sigma, to ensure project satisfaction
• Experience in implementing business transformation projects that require significant process redesign and people impacts
• Experience in SharePoint
• Group facilitation experience
• Proven experience as a strong problem solver and in making decisions and recommendations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
• Proven leadership skills and leadership roles in career
• Experience in integrating transformational level change management activities into a project plan and schedule
• North American Job Experience

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.